Year2009
MediumScreen Print
Dimensions18 x 24 in
EditionFirst Edition
Edition size450
PublisherObey Giant
Original release price$70
SeriesEnvironmental Series
EraEnvironmental Era
Collector6/10
Visual7/10
Historical5/10
ScarcityModerate
Artist Statement
“Shepard created this image to help raise awareness and some funds for the Surfrider Foundation. He also created a fine art version of the print that will be featured in the foundation’s Art for the Oceans III Auction on Oct 9th in Los Angeles. The print edition will go on sale tomorrow, 9/29 at a random time. Edition of 450, 24 x 18, S/N, $70 and limit 1 per person/household. Print was a collaboration with photographer Tom Servais and proceeds will go towards the charity.” — Shepard Fairey
About This Print
Jaws Wave is a 2009 Obey Giant signed and numbered screen print, released September 29, 2009 in an edition of 450 at 24 x 18 inches, with a limit of one per person. Created in collaboration with surf photographer Tom Servais, the print depicts a powerful ocean wave and was made to raise awareness and funds for the Surfrider Foundation. Fairey also produced a fine-art version for the foundation's Art for the Oceans III Auction in Los Angeles. Proceeds from the print went to the charity, tying Fairey's graphic style to ocean conservation.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 1750.0. Observed range 410.0–2009.0. Latest recorded sale: 2021-02-13. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.