Artist Statement
“I have been a fan of Edward Colver's photography for decades including several of his iconic album covers for bands like Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Bad Religion, T.S.O.L., and CH3. I've been looking for an opportunity to collaborate with Ed and the occasion arrived for the "Punk Lives" art show at Subliminal Projects. I made an illustration based on Ed's self-portrait with a pistol pointed ominously at his face which is out of the frame. The photo was originally used as CH3's "Fear of Life" album cover and has been a long-time favorite of mine for its visual power and latitude for interpretati
About This Print
Democracidal Tendencies is a 2024 screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper, 24 x 18 inches, signed by both Shepard Fairey and photographer Edward Colver in a numbered edition of 300. Published by Obey Giant, it is based on Colver's self-portrait with a pistol pointed ominously off-frame, an image originally used for CH3's Fear of Life album cover. Fairey reinterprets it as commentary on what he describes as the United States' self-destructive path away from democracy and toward fascism. The collaboration emerged from the Punk Lives show at Subliminal Projects. A portion of the proceeds goes to the ACLU.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 150.0. Observed range 100.0–174.99. Latest recorded sale: Sep 18, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.