Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Bob Marley - Slave Driver
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Bob Marley - Slave Driver is a 2015 screen print at 18 x 24 inches in an edition of 500, signed by both Shepard Fairey and Dennis Morris and released via ObeyGiant.com on February 10, 2015. Named after the Wailers track, it pairs Morris's Marley photography with Fairey's screen print treatment.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 500. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The dual signature of Fairey and Morris makes this a documented collaboration between a defining street artist and Marley's own photographer. "Slave Driver" references the opening song of the Catch A Fire album, tying the imagery to a landmark reggae record. The ObeyGiant release places it in Fairey's tracked print history.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 500, dual-signed, on the ObeyGiant platform gives this strong collector infrastructure and clear provenance. It appeals to both Marley and Fairey followers. Confirm both signatures and edition numbering; the documented February 2015 release date and ObeyGiant origin support authentication and desirability.
Historical Context
"Slave Driver" opens Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1973 Catch A Fire, the album that broke them internationally. Morris photographed Marley firsthand; Fairey built OBEY into a global art brand. Their 2015 collaboration, released through ObeyGiant, unites reggae history with contemporary print culture.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; The BOB MARLEY Slave Driver print is an 18 inch x 24 inch screen print signed by Shepard Fairey and Dennis Morris. The edition is 500 at a price of.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 500.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Dennis Morris's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: "Slave Driver" opens Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1973 Catch A Fire , the album that broke them internationally. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2015 and attributes the edition to Obey Giant.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Obey Giant. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Dennis Morris (photographer) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Dennis Morris (Q5258763) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Who signed the print?
Both Shepard Fairey and Dennis Morris.
When and where was it released?
February 10, 2015, via ObeyGiant.com.
What does the title reference?
"Slave Driver," the opening track of Marley's 1973 album Catch A Fire.
