Artist Statement
“This Sunday, 2/13/11, the second Rollins print comes out on Henry’s 50th birthday. The print is based on a painting I did from a 1981 Black Flag photo by Glen E. Friedman, with whom I’ve collaborated on several great projects. The print is signed by Glen, Henry, and me. It is an edition of 450. I reiterate what I said about Henry last week: I hold Henry in high regard for his many talents as a singer, writer, radio DJ, TV host, political and social commentator, etc… but above all I love his energy and gusto. Henry has been doing it his way hardcore for 30+ years. -Shepard Here is what Glen ha
About This Print
Rollins 81 is a 2011 Shepard Fairey screen print published by Obey Giant, measuring 18 by 24 inches, in an edition of 450 at $80, released February 13, 2011, on Henry Rollins's 50th birthday. The print is based on a painting Fairey made from a 1981 Black Flag photograph by Glen E. Friedman, and it is signed by Glen, Henry, and Shepard. The second of two Rollins prints, it celebrates Rollins's decades-long career, which Fairey describes as "doing it his way hardcore for 30+ years." Friedman's accompanying note calls Rollins "an inspiration of intensity" and the collaboration a tribute to an icon.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 393.53. Observed range 314.82–472.23. Latest recorded sale: 2023-02-08. Limited recorded sales. Estimate is a hypothetical projection at ~15% flat annual growth, shown as an 80-120% band; treat as indicative.