Artist Statement
“This new series of prints are Shepard Fairey’s first use of diamond dust printing. The series is comprised of 4 stunning prints of floral ornament abstraction utilizing white and black diamond dust. The new medium, diamond dust, adhered to the surface of the screen prints is a shimmering and elegant material. Perhaps most famously used by Andy Warhol, who understood perfectly how to convey a message, Diamond Dust was used to add glamour, transforming ordinary images into coveted objects . The material aligns with Shepard’s work and interest in the seduction of advertising and consumerism. Dia
About This Print
Obey Lotus Crescent (Diamond Dust - Black & Gold) is a 2013 screen print by Shepard Fairey, published by Paul Stolper Gallery in an edition of 75 at 24 x 36 inches. It belongs to a four-print series of floral ornament abstractions and marks Fairey's first use of diamond dust, a shimmering material adhered to the print surface. The Black & Gold colorway pairs Fairey's signature OBEY-rooted ornamentation with a glamorous, reflective finish. The composition uses a crescent-shaped lotus motif rendered as decorative abstraction, foregrounding surface seduction and luxury rather than overt political messaging.
Market Context
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