Artist Statement
“This "Force of Nature" is both a celebration of nature and a cautionary tale. Waves are beautiful and represent a powerful, hypnotic rhythmic cycle, but when energized by a storm, waves can be incredibly destructive. The semi-predictable patterns of seasonal flooding from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia led to fertile land and the formation of Sumer, the first civilization. Humans have thrived by studying and adapting to weather patterns. An awareness of, and respect for, the undulations of nature has been crucial to the development of civilization and the success of its variou
About This Print
Force of Nature is a 2025 letterpress, 10 x 13 inches, printed on cream cotton paper with hand-deckled edges, signed by Shepard Fairey and published by Subliminal Projects. The image depicts ocean waves as both beautiful and potentially destructive. Fairey frames the work as both a celebration of nature and a cautionary tale, connecting humanity's historic reliance on understanding weather patterns, from the Tigris and Euphrates floods that fostered Sumer, to the dangers of climate change as nature becomes more powerful and less predictable. He references hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and heat deaths. It ships with a Verisart digital certificate of authenticity. Priced at $75.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 249.99. Observed range 150.0–327.6. Latest recorded sale: Sep 22, 20. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.