{"product_id":"shepard-fairey-peace-guard-2-2017-signed-140-400-damaged-stencil-obey-18x24","title":"Shepard Fairey Peace Guard 2 2017 Signed 140\/400 DAMAGED Stencil OBEY 18x24","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSHEPARD FAIREY — PEACE GUARD 2 (2017)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Signed \u0026amp; Numbered Offset Lithograph | DAMAGED Stencil Series | Edition 140\/400 | 18 × 24 Inches | OBEY GIANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered for sale is \u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e, an original 2017 limited-edition print by internationally recognized street artist Shepard Fairey, creator of OBEY GIANT and the iconic Barack Obama HOPE campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Fairey's acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003eDAMAGED Stencil Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this powerful monochromatic composition combines military-inspired portraiture, floral symbolism, and graphic propaganda aesthetics to communicate a compelling message about peace, strength, and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis particular impression is hand-signed, dated 2017, and numbered 140\/400.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 Peace Guard 2 (Damaged Stencil)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e DAMAGED Stencil Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original offset lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches wide × 24 inches high\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream-colored paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 400\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\/400\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\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pencil-dated 2017\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\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE ARTWORK — STRENGTH IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking example of Shepard Fairey's ability to reinterpret familiar political and military imagery into artwork promoting a message of peace and social responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central composition depicts a confident female figure wearing a dark beret marked with a star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressed in a formal jacket and tie, she holds a military-style rifle vertically beside her face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet rather than presenting the rifle solely as an instrument of violence, Fairey replaces the traditional weapon imagery with a delicate lotus flower emerging from the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis surprising contrast changes the meaning of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rifle becomes a visual platform for peace, while the lotus introduces themes of renewal, resilience, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure gazes upward with an expression suggesting determination and conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold geometric chevrons frame the lower portion of the composition, while distressed patterns, fragments of vintage imagery, and decorative symbols create additional visual complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRendered entirely in black and cream, the image recalls historical revolutionary posters and traditional street stencils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an artwork that balances a commanding visual presence with an optimistic message about humanity's capacity to choose peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE SYMBOLISM OF THE LOTUS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, the lotus flower has appeared in artistic and cultural traditions as a symbol of renewal, transformation, beauty, and spiritual strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts presence within \u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e introduces a meaningful contrast with the figure's military clothing and weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe juxtaposition encourages the viewer to consider the difference between authority used to enforce control and strength used to defend peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis transformation of militarized imagery into a message of hope is consistent with Fairey's broader artistic interest in questioning power and challenging familiar propaganda conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe female figure is presented not as passive, but as confident and capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer commanding appearance reinforces the idea that the pursuit of peace requires determination and conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePART OF THE 2017 DAMAGED EXHIBITION PERIOD\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShepard Fairey's \u003cem\u003eDAMAGED\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition opened in downtown Los Angeles in November 2017, organized by Library Street Collective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exhibition explored urgent political, environmental, and social 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This listing offers the individual Peace Guard 2 impression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned \u0026amp; Numbered Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original 2017 print, hand-signed and individually numbered by Shepard Fairey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA finite edition associated with the artist's DAMAGED exhibition period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognizable Fairey Imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong female portrait, revolutionary-style beret, bold geometric design, and floral symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Monochromatic Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-cream composition emphasizes the visual power of Fairey's stencil-inspired graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaningful Social Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA memorable statement about peace, strength, authority, and the possibility of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a Coordinated Portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn opportunity for collectors to acquire one of eight works originally released together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eINTERIOR DESIGN — BOLD, TIMELESS \u0026amp; VERSATILE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly appealing to interior designers seeking artwork with strong visual presence and a sophisticated monochromatic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts 18 × 24-inch portrait format allows it to complement a wide variety of architectural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONTEMPORARY \u0026amp; MINIMALIST INTERIORS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplayed against white, cream, warm gray, or charcoal walls, the artwork provides dramatic contrast without competing with existing furnishings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple black frame enhances the composition's sharp graphic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMID-CENTURY MODERN HOMES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnut furniture, leather seating, brass lighting, and neutral textiles provide an attractive counterpoint to the artwork's powerful political imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition complements mid-century design's appreciation of graphic geometry and clean architectural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eINDUSTRIAL LOFTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe intentionally distressed textures pair naturally with exposed brick, concrete, dark metal, and reclaimed wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts street-art origins make it especially suitable for contemporary urban interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEXECUTIVE OFFICES \u0026amp; CREATIVE WORKSPACES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork makes an engaging statement in offices, libraries, studios, and professional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts themes of determination, peace, and social responsibility provide substance beyond conventional decorative wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGALLERY WALLS \u0026amp; CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print works particularly well alongside other Shepard Fairey releases, black-and-white photography, and politically engaged contemporary artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display in a slim black frame against a warm neutral or charcoal wall, complemented by walnut furniture, black accessories, and natural greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sophisticated arrangement that emphasizes the artwork without overwhelming the surrounding interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eABOUT SHEPARD FAIREY\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShepard Fairey is among the most influential American street artists of the contemporary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with his Andre the Giant sticker campaign in 1989, Fairey developed OBEY GIANT into an internationally recognized platform combining graphic design, public art, political commentary, and social activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis visual language incorporates propaganda-inspired illustrations, vintage advertising, bold geometric patterns, traditional printmaking, and powerful portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFairey is particularly recognized for creating the Barack Obama HOPE image, one of the most influential political posters of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Fairey has continued to use art as a means of questioning authority, encouraging public engagement, and promoting social responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling example of this approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION — PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is offered unframed and has been photographed within a protective art portfolio sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pencil signature, 2017 date, and edition number 140\/400 are visible in the close-up photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease carefully examine all photographs for the exact condition of the artwork, including corners, edges, margins, surface characteristics, and any minor handling marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distressed textures throughout the composition are intentional printed design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections or apparent waviness may result from the protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artwork photographed is the actual impression offered for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoom mock-ups are provided for interior design visualization only. Frames, furniture, and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePACKAGING \u0026amp; SHIPPING\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print will be carefully prepared for shipment using suitable protective materials to help safeguard its corners, edges, paper surface, and signed margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA POWERFUL SHEPARD FAIREY COLLECTIBLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e combines powerful portraiture, memorable symbolism, and the distinctive graphic qualities associated with Shepard Fairey's internationally recognized body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts original 2017 release, numbered edition of 400, hand signature, and association with the DAMAGED Stencil Series make it an appealing addition to a contemporary street-art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor design-conscious buyers, the artwork offers an attractive combination of cultural meaning, bold visual impact, and timeless monochromatic styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed in a contemporary living room, industrial loft, creative office, or private gallery, \u003cem\u003ePeace Guard 2\u003c\/em\u003e makes an engaging statement about the power of art and the importance of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEPARD FAIREY | PEACE GUARD 2 | 2017 | DAMAGED STENCIL SERIES | HAND-SIGNED \u0026amp; NUMBERED 140\/400 | ORIGINAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPH | 18 × 24 INCHES | OBEY GIANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresented by Gauntlet Gallery — Curated Art \u0026amp; Collectibles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gauntlet Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46197237710983,"sku":"new_Shepard_Fairey_Chaos_Man_0C3","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3179\/6871\/files\/57_58c0a022-dfe1-4d4e-bfbe-ea89d89fbc71.jpg?v=1792104518","url":"https:\/\/gauntlet.gallery\/products\/shepard-fairey-peace-guard-2-2017-signed-140-400-damaged-stencil-obey-18x24","provider":"Gauntlet Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}