Artist Statement
“John Lennon is a hero of mine for his incredible music and activism. Lennon wrote many powerful songs with the Beatles, including "Revolution," "Happiness is a Warm Gun," "Come Together," "Dear Prudence," and "All You Need is Love." However, Lennon did some of his most potent and brave work as a solo artist. Listen to the lyrics of "Imagine," "Gimme Some Truth," "Instant Karma," "Give Peace a Chance," "Power To The People," or "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" demonstrate a profound reflection on the struggles of humanity. Those songs were amazing statements, and Lennon and Yoko Ono funded camp
About This Print
Lennon Peace And Liberty (Blue) is a 2023 Obey Giant screen print, 18 x 24 inches on thick cream Speckletone paper, in a numbered edition of 300. The blue colorway is one of two (Blue and Red). The image is an original illustration based on Bob Gruen's photograph of John Lennon standing in front of the Statue of Liberty, a collaboration between Fairey and Gruen and signed by both. It pairs Lennon as a figure of personal freedom with the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of welcome, framing Lennon as an advocate of peace and liberty in a graphic portrait composition.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 250.0. Observed range 100.0–395.0. Latest recorded sale: Nov 29, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.