Artist Statement
“article thumbnail SHARE twitter facebook pinterest link JULY 18, 2019 OBEY LOTUS ORNAMENT AND MUJER FATALE AVAILABLE JULY 23RD! The lotus blossom has a millennial history dating back to ancient Egypt and early Buddhism. It is currently considered a sacred flower due to its daily cycle of emerging from mud or dirty river water clean and unscathed by the environment in which it grows. The lotus is a symbol of hope and purity; the flower radiates light. In this work by Shepard Fairey, it is surrounded by a crescent moon adorned with stars, a reference to the Virgin of Guadalupe who also stands o
About This Print
Lotus Ornament (Large Format) is a 2019 screen print published by Obey Giant as a numbered edition of 89, measuring 30 x 41 inches on Coventry Rag 100% cotton custom archival paper with hand-deckled edges, signed and with a certificate of authenticity, offered at $900. The black-edition image centers a lotus blossom surrounded by a crescent moon adorned with stars, referencing the Virgin of Guadalupe and themes of purity. Fairey describes the work as "beauty and resolution out of chaos," noting that it does not address socio-political issues but is intended simply as a beautiful, broadly appealing image, what he calls a "Trojan Horse" to draw viewers in.
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.