{"product_id":"shepard-fairey-fan-the-flames-2019-signed-numbered-302-550-24x36-obey-print","title":"Shepard Fairey Fan The Flames 2019 Signed Numbered 302\/550 24x36 OBEY Print","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSHEPARD FAIREY — OBEY FAN THE FLAMES (2019)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Hand-Signed \u0026amp; Numbered Fine-Art Screenprint | Edition 302\/550 | 24\" × 36\" | Metallic Gold Ink | OBEY GIANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered for sale is \u003cem\u003eOBEY Fan the Flames\u003c\/em\u003e, an original 2019 limited-edition fine-art screenprint by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist \u003cstrong\u003eShepard Fairey\u003c\/strong\u003e, creator of OBEY GIANT and the iconic Barack Obama HOPE campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis visually striking artwork combines Fairey's unmistakable portraiture, vintage commercial advertising, intricate collage, and environmental commentary into an exceptionally detailed composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced as a \u003cstrong\u003efive-color screenprint featuring metallic gold ink on cream Speckletone paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, the artwork was released in a signed and numbered edition of only 550 impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis particular example is numbered 302\/550 and hand-signed by Shepard Fairey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe edition originally sold out through OBEY GIANT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eARTWORK DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shepard Fairey (OBEY GIANT)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBEY Fan the Flames\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original five-color screenprint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic gold ink\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream Speckletone fine-art paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches wide × 24 inches high\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550 impressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\/550\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed by Shepard Fairey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBEY GIANT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Retail Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $90\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE ARTWORK — FAN THE FLAMES\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFan the Flames\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful example of Shepard Fairey's ability to transform commercial imagery into thought-provoking contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the composition is a glamorous woman inspired by vintage advertising and mid-century illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer portrait is surrounded by a dynamic arrangement of graphic patterns, geometric shapes, decorative imagery, and industrial references.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large flower motif introduces a sense of natural beauty, while additional elements reference consumer products, corporate branding, and industrial development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion of the composition includes the word \u003cstrong\u003eROASTED\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by a stylized coffee advertisement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther details reference energy production, industrial expansion, and corporate interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork's compelling palette of warm red, muted turquoise, cream, black, and metallic gold creates remarkable depth and visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of bold typography, ornate illustration, and layered symbolism makes \u003cem\u003eFan the Flames\u003c\/em\u003e immediately recognizable as a Shepard Fairey composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE MESSAGE — ART, CAPITALISM \u0026amp; 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