Artist Statement
“This "Tear Flame" print is fairly self-explanatory, but I'll share my thoughts. Our planet Earth is often called "Mother Earth" for reasons that seem obvious to me. Mothers are often the primary caregivers for children, and their beautiful love and nurturing are essential for a good life. This is not an endorsement of patriarchy but an acknowledgment of the disproportionate expectations for mothers. Props to all the dads who put in a ton of co-parenting work, but this print is more about the "Mother Earth" metaphor. When I was a kid, I was rebellious and defiant (and still am), and it didn't
About This Print
Tear Flame is a 2024 Shepard Fairey screen print built around the "Mother Earth" metaphor, depicting the planet weeping as a stand-in for the environmental harm humanity inflicts on it. Printed on thick cream Speckletone paper at 18 x 24 inches, it is a signed, numbered first edition of 550, issued by Obey Giant at $60. The imagery treats Earth as a wounded maternal figure, using the visual of tears to frame climate destruction as a collective injury we all bear responsibility for. A portion of proceeds benefits Greenpeace, tying the print to active environmental advocacy.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 196.38. Observed range 104.97–350.0. Latest recorded sale: 2025-07-03. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.