Artist Statement
“I enjoy doing illustrations of water with its hypnotic ripples and reflections. There’s oil in this water, which mixes ok in an illustration, but not so well in real life. I want future generations to inhabit a livable planet, so I will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this print to the NRDC Natural Resources Defense Council. They are concerned with changing policy to achieve environmental and energy solutions, not just putting a band-aid on existing problems. Check them out at nrdc.org -Shepard 37 inches x 48.5 inches. Large Format Screen Print. Signed and Numbered edition of 60. $
About This Print
This New Wave Is A Little Slick For My Taste is a 2014 large-format screen print by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant in a signed and numbered first edition of 60. Measuring 37 x 48.5 inches, it depicts Fairey's stylized illustration of water with rippling reflections, into which oil has been introduced as a deliberate visual metaphor for pollution. The image pairs Fairey's decorative, pattern-driven aesthetic with an environmental message. According to the source, the print sold for $750 including a Certificate of Authenticity, and a portion of proceeds was directed to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
Market Context
Estimated market value: 163.75. Observed range 100.0–450.0. Latest recorded sale: Oct 27, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.