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All works referenced are available for acquisition.
VI. ARTWORK DEEP DIVES (PART 2 OF 2)
FLORAL PANEL V – WHITE LACE OVER DEEP CRIMSON
2004 | Edition of 275 | 18×18" Screenprint | Signed & Numbered
This panel is among the most intricate of the eight. Delicate white lacework stretches across a field of deep crimson. The floral elements interlock with almost no negative space, creating a suffocating beauty—ornamentation as control.
Interpretation:
- Color Code: White = purity or illusion of neutrality; Crimson = revolution
- Symbolism: Looks fragile, but is structurally rigid
- Collector Note: Often displayed as centerpiece due to tonal gravity
Available for Acquisition:
- Est. Value: $450–$600 (2025)
- Condition: Pristine print, professionally flattened
FLORAL PANEL VI – SAND BLOSSOM OVER MIDNIGHT NAVY
2004 | Edition of 275 | 18×18" Screenprint | Signed & Numbered
The calmest piece in the series, this panel features dusty beige floral curls rolling over midnight navy. At a distance, it reads like ocean mist or cloud cover. Up close, the Obey logo is embedded inside a floral stigma—almost invisible unless lit just right.
Interpretation:
- Mood: Dreamlike, contemplative, but still calculated
- Design Source: 18th-century European botanical engravings
- Function: Most popular for interiors; subtle political layer
Available for Acquisition:
- Est. Value: $375–$500 (2025)
- Condition: Flat and ready-to-frame; ideal for private settings
FLORAL PANEL VII – INDIGO WAVE WITH OBSCURED ICON
2004 | Edition of 275 | 18×18" Screenprint | Signed & Numbered
This panel veers toward abstraction. Petal forms become wave-like lines. Indigo gradients deepen toward the center. At the heart, the Fairey star is broken apart, dissected into geometries—suggesting that meaning, like power, is fractal.
Interpretation:
- Visual Reference: Japanese wave patterns from Meiji textile art
- Emotional Register: Shifting, ephemeral, disarming
- Hidden Depth: Star is deconstructed—visually and symbolically
Available for Acquisition:
- Est. Value: $475–$625 (2025)
- Condition: Excellent; limited resale history increases desirability
FLORAL PANEL VIII – BLACK VINES OVER BRASS GOLD
2004 | Edition of 275 | 18×18" Screenprint | Signed & Numbered
The series finale. Black vines stretch aggressively across a brushed brass gold backdrop. The contrast is aggressive. Sharp petal tips, hard outlines, and slightly metallic ink make this piece almost weaponized. It closes the set with menace.
Interpretation:
- Political Read: Looks like wallpaper from a throne room or war chamber
- Technical Note: Slight sheen in gold layer adds movement in changing light
- Symbolic Punch: This is not a flower—it's a snare
Available for Acquisition:
- Est. Value: $500–$700 (2025)
- Condition: Archival mounted; preferred final panel for full display sets
VII. MARKET TABLE – FLORAL SET (2025)
| Panel | Edition Size | Estimated Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bloom on Black | 275 | $375–$525 | Strong opener, symbolic anchoring |
| Cream Lotus on Blue | 275 | $400–$600 | Lightest in tone; interior design favorite |
| Black Ivy on Orange | 275 | $425–$575 | Politically sharp; artist proof exists |
| Gold Starburst on Teal | 275 | $450–$600 | Geometric focal point |
| White Lace on Crimson | 275 | $450–$600 | Visual density; centerpiece favorite |
| Sand Blossom on Navy | 275 | $375–$500 | Subtle, contemplative |
| Indigo Wave Pattern | 275 | $475–$625 | Abstract and rare |
| Black Vines on Gold | 275 | $500–$700 | Finale piece; highest visual intensity |
Matched-number sets command premiums in the $3,000–$5,000 range depending on framing and provenance. Individual panels sell faster when color-coordinated with existing decor—highlighting their dual function as design objects and ideological mirrors.
VIII. EXHIBITIONS & PROVENANCE
- First shown in 2005 at Subliminal Projects (Los Angeles)
- Later featured in the traveling exhibition Obey: Supply & Demand (2008–2012)
- Private collectors include design firms, activist archives, and art hotels
- Panels have appeared in architectural digest features and MoMA PS1 studio tours
A full Floral Set was displayed behind the stage at Shepard Fairey's 2019 TED Talk on visual literacy—framed in a 2×4 grid with gold/black panels at both ends.
IX. CLOSING REFLECTION – A SET THAT STILL BLOOMS
Fairey's Floral Set is more than a decor-friendly art series. It's a study in how design seduces, masks, and endures. By embedding political language in ornamental repetition, Fairey created a series that grows with time—visually, conceptually, and financially.
In today's era of algorithmic art and synthetic visuals, the Floral Set feels human, intentional, and uncomfortably relevant. These prints do not ask to be understood immediately. They invite repeated viewing. Their power lies in their patience.
And like real gardens, they bloom best when displayed together.
All panels are available for acquisition. Inquiries welcome.
© 2025. Full set complete. For collector use only. Not for redistribution
