Artist Statement
“In November 2015, Shepard Fairey unveiled a public art installation, a giant sphere suspended between the first and second tier of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, entitled "Earth Crisis." Designed in honor of the World Conference on Climate Change, the massive sphere was inscribed with a mandala-inspired design adorned with floral motifs. Embedded within the image are multiple shields, each representing threats to nature and reasons to respect it. Composed of environmentally themed graphics, the sphere was designed to raise awareness about issues like global warming and oil spills. This print, ent
About This Print
A Delicate Balance 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 with a certificate of authenticity. It reproduces a modified version of the spherical, mandala-inspired design from Fairey's 2015 Earth Crisis installation, a giant sphere suspended in the Eiffel Tower for the World Conference on Climate Change. The floral, shield-laden composition represents threats to nature and reasons to respect it. The source notes proceeds benefit 350.org's climate efforts.
Market Context
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