Artist Statement
“"For this MOONAGE DAYDREAM print image, I was able to reference outtakes from the ZIGGY cover shoot, one of which I thought, with a few artistic liberties taken, could become a great portrait illustration. Bowie was incredibly photogenic, which yielded so many glorious images of him, and makes it a challenge to create a new visage that stands with the rest of his most iconic portraits. It is very meaningful for me to have the opportunity to craft my articulation of one of my favorite artists ever, from possibly the era of his peak creative genius.” — Shepard Fairey
About This Print
Moonage Daydream (Timed Edition) is a 2022 Shepard Fairey screen print measuring 18 x 24 inches, published by Mondo as a timed edition. The work is a portrait of David Bowie, which the source says Fairey based on outtakes from the Ziggy Stardust cover shoot, taking some artistic liberties to craft a new portrait illustration of the musician. Fairey describes Bowie as one of his favorite artists ever and references what he considers the era of Bowie's peak creative genius. As a timed edition, the print run was determined by orders placed within a set window rather than a fixed pre-set number. It pairs Fairey's portrait style with music-icon subject matter.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 266.15. Observed range 212.92–319.38. Latest recorded sale: 2023-07-31. Very limited recorded sales (1-2). Hypothetical estimate at ~15% flat annual growth (80-120% band) is INDICATIVE ONLY.