Artist Statement
“Edition of 450, 18x24in, signed and numbered by the artist. This print is inspired by the title of Shepard's favorite Public Enemy album “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back” "I think the biggest problem in America is the indifference and complacency about important issues that results from much of the population being perpetually hypnotized by conspicuous consumption, social media, entertainment, and self-medication. Using sedation and escapism for relief from the rat race might make us less aware(blissfully ignorant) but also less empowered to improve our role within the rat race…
About This Print
Sedation Of Millions is a 2012 print by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant and released March 13, 2012. It is an 18 x 24 inch first edition of 450, signed and numbered by the artist. Per the source, the print is inspired by the title of Fairey's favorite Public Enemy album, "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back." Fairey describes it as a critique of indifference and complacency in America, where much of the population is, in his words, perpetually hypnotized by consumption, social media, entertainment, and self-medication, a vicious cycle that leaves people less aware and less empowered.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 199.99. Observed range 100.0–2012.0. Latest recorded sale: Sep 29, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.