Artist Statement
“For much of my career I only made 18 x 24-inch screen prints of my images, so for this series I have created 30 x 41-inch fine art prints on custom paper. This series will be the first time many of these images are available as nicer art pieces. It has been fun to revisit older images utilizing the broader palette of techniques I've developed over the years. To kick things off, I'll be starting by releasing newer images and spanning back to some art that hasn't been seen for a while. I've touched upon the abuse of authority by police and racism with several images that I created over the year
About This Print
Bias by Numbers is a 2019 large-format Shepard Fairey serigraph published by Obey Giant, printed on 100% cotton custom archival paper with hand-deckled edges, measuring 30 x 41 inches in a signed, numbered edition of 89. Part of his 30th-anniversary large-format series, the print addresses racial bias in policing, criminal justice, and media culture. Fairey cites disparities in stops, use of force, prosecution, and sentencing, and contrasts how media describe black versus white protesters. He intends the work to invite viewers to examine layers of information and consider how to change patterns of injustice.
Market Context
No recorded public sales >= $100 - pieces like this are typically held long-term by investors/collectors, were destroyed or consumed, or do not surface on the open market.