Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Shepard Fairey Print Index
Lotus Ornament (Large Format)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: Black · Black / Gold · Large Format · Letterpress · Red; saved release record states an edition size of 89. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet groups this work under Nature and floral symbolism for discovery; that category is a navigation aid, not an authentication conclusion.
Historical Context
In the artist's words / from the release record:
“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
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019-07-23
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year/date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Floral Series
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 41 x 30 in; archival paper noted in the release description.
- Edition details
- Black · Black / Gold · Large Format · Letterpress · Red; saved release record states an edition size of 89.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: Shepard Fairey's OBEY / Andre the Giant campaign began in 1989 and grew into a long print and public-art practice; this page treats that as career context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition.
Meaning / interpretation: In the artist's or release record's own words: “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. This can be read as the documented intent for the work; no additional endorsement is assumed. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2019-07-23 and attributes the edition to Obey Giant. It is grouped under Floral Series in the saved record. The saved record notes an original release price of USD $900.00.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Obey Giant. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, date, edition, dimensions, medium, release price, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- About — Shepard Fairey / OBEY GIANT — Obey Giant · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official OBEY GIANT artist biography and career context; it is not an individual-edition record.
- Shepard Fairey — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Shepard Fairey (Q1142847) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.