Year2025
MediumLetterpress
Dimensions16 x 12 in
EditionFirst Edition
Edition size500
PublisherObey Giant
Original release price$90
SeriesMusic Series
EraMusic Era
Collector7/10
Visual7/10
Historical6/10
ScarcityModerate
Artist Statement
“I was honored to create this tribute print of Clem Burke, the powerhouse drummer of Blondie, based on a couple of photos by Bobby Grossman. Blondie is part of my musical DNA. Clem, Chris, Debbie, the core members of Blondie —are all heroes of mine, but we're talking about Clem right now. My first almost encounter with Clem was in Los Angeles when our studio was in the Wiltern Theater building. I used to park at the top of the parking garage, and one day, I pulled up in what I thought was my space, only to find a sign that said "Reserved for Clem Burke." I thought maybe I should just hang out
About This Print
Clem Burke Sonic DNA is a 2025 letterpress tribute print honoring Clem Burke, the drummer of Blondie, based on photos by Bobby Grossman. Measuring 12 x 16 inches on cream cotton paper with hand-deckled edges, it is a signed, numbered first edition of 500, published by Obey Giant at $90, and features the Obey publishing chop in the lower left corner. Fairey describes Blondie as part of his musical DNA and shares personal stories of his friendship with Burke. Rendered via letterpress rather than screen print, the work functions as a memorial portrait. Each comes with a Verisart Digital Certificate of Authenticity.
Market Context
Recently released - limited secondary-market history to date.