Recurring Symbols in Shepard Fairey Art
A research page mapping recurring Shepard Fairey symbols to collector categories, release themes, and the market pages that help price them.
| Symbol | Common meaning in Fairey work | Collector examples |
|---|---|---|
| OBEY face / Andre icon | Authority, repetition, brand control, and the origin mythology of the campaign. | This Is Your God (HPM), John Lewis - Good Trouble, Power And Glory (I), Damaged Wrong Path Mural (Large Format), While Supplies Last (Large Format), Andre Warhol |
| Star and shield | Propaganda structure, civic symbolism, revolutionary design language. | This Is Your God (HPM), Power And Glory (I), Lenin, Dance Floor Riot Box Set, The Future Is Unwritten, Revolution Woman |
| Dove / peace sign | Anti-war, diplomacy, and nonviolent resistance. | Muhammad Ali - Heavyweight Ideals (Large Format), Handle With Care, Peace & Justice Woman (Large Format), War By Numbers (Letterpress), Embrace Justice, Yellow Mandala (First Edition) |
| Lotus / flower | Regeneration, nature, environmental themes, and beauty as resistance. | While Supplies Last (Large Format), The Future Is Unwritten, Another Day In The Coal Mine (Large Format), Embrace Justice, Obey Lotus Diamond (Diamond Dust - Black & Gold), Lotus Album Cover (Large Format) |
| Money / oil / industry | Consumerism, fossil-fuel critique, political influence, and systems of power. | This Is Your God (HPM), Power And Glory (I), Damaged Wrong Path Mural (Large Format), Giant Power To The Posse, Lenin, Bedtime For Democracy |
| Portrait frame | Legacy, memorial, political leadership, and pop-cultural memory. | This Is Your God (HPM), John Lewis - Good Trouble, Ozzy Back To The Beginning, Lenin, Eyes On The King Verdict, Power To The Polls (Large Format) |
Theme Counts
Methodology and source notes
Gauntlet Gallery combines release-reference records, historical sold comps, internal cleanup flags, and print-level grouping. Active listings are excluded from the core market tables when a settled sale field is available. Last data date in the current Shepard Fairey comp cut: 2026-06-15.
Collector FAQ
What data powers Recurring Symbols in Shepard Fairey Art?
The page uses Gauntlet Gallery release-reference records, 32,614 cleaned Shepard Fairey comps, and print-level market cuts where enough repeat sales exist.
Is this an appraisal?
No. These pages are market-reference tools for collector diligence. A formal appraisal requires inspection, condition review, provenance, and the exact edition state.
Why do some prints have no market price?
Some documented releases have limited or no repeat public sales. Those records remain useful for chronology, scarcity, authentication, and collector context.