Artist Statement
“Most people are familiar with the Greek fable of Icarus, a teenager who builds wings of wax and feathers, and is cautioned by his father about the dangers of flying too close to the sun. Fuelled by hubris and a sense of invincibility, Icarus ignores his father's advice, flies too close to the sun, and perishes when his wings melt and he plunges into the sea. The Icarus fable is a lesson cautioning us against allowing ego to cloud our judgment. Dominatio Terrae means "dominion (or domination) over the earth." Like Icarus, we humans have become drunk with power, and our pride keeps us short-sig
About This Print
Icarus Pride is a 2022 Shepard Fairey screen print measuring 24 x 36 inches, printed on thick cream Speckletone paper in a signed, numbered edition of 500 published by Obey Giant. The image draws on the Greek fable of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, and pairs it with the Latin phrase Dominatio Terrae, meaning dominion over the earth. Fairey uses the myth as an environmental allegory about human hubris destabilizing the planet. Per the source, a portion of proceeds benefits Greenpeace USA to support its climate efforts. The print comes with a Verisart digital Certificate of Authenticity and combines mythological symbolism with Fairey's bold graphic style.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 250.0. Observed range 175.0–302.0. Latest recorded sale: 2025-12-18. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.