Artist Statement
“SCALE TIPPING PRINT I have frequently talked about the many problems created by the current campaign finance structure. Corporate donations distort their influence in politics and corrupt our democracy. This is an issue not many Americans seem interested in, but it effects all Americans by insuring that corporate interests are put before the interests of the average person. Genuine democracy should guarantee that politicians create the greatest good for the greatest number of people, but that idea has eroded with the favors owed by politicians to corporations in exchange for their contributio
About This Print
Scale Tipping is a 2014 screen print by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant in a signed and numbered first edition of 450 at 18 x 24 inches, priced at $55. The print addresses the corrupting influence of money in politics, focusing on campaign finance and corporate donations that, in Fairey's view, distort democracy and put corporate interests ahead of ordinary Americans. Per the source, a portion of the proceeds was donated to rootstrikers.org and unitedrepublic.org, two organizations fighting political corruption and advocating for campaign finance reform.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 149.5. Observed range 100.0–201.0. Latest recorded sale: 2024-05-21. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.