Street Art - Shepard Fairey #3

Street Art - Focus Artist: Shepard Fairey

Location, location, location!

Shepard Fairey lives and works in the United States...and we can't exactly fly over there, the Visual Arts budget won't pay for it.

But with the wonders of the internet, we can have a virtual excursion to some of the locations where Fairey has created his street art.

In your table groups fill in the artwork citation on the shared document. If you are not sure about your citation, check your VAPD's.

Also note that some artworks are installed. We've used that term before in class. What makes the artwork different or less original if it was installed as opposed to being created there on the spot?


View Shepard Fairey's Outdoor Works in Boston in a larger map

Street Art - Shepard Fairey #2

Street Art - Focus Artist: Shepard Fairey

Fairey started his career out by making wheat paste posters and stickers and putting them around his local area as a joke.

They were of the famous wrestler from the 1980's, Andre the Giant.

Since then, he has turned the face of Andre the Giant as his company logo and called it "OBEY"

Homework

1. Think about why Fairey used Andre the Giant as his company logo. You might want to look him up and find out how tall he was...
2. On your own blog, describe how Fairey has turned Andre the Giant's face into his logo. Call your post, OBEY!!!
3. In the comments below, tell us why you think Fairey calls his company, "OBEY"? You may comment on other people's responses.

Street Art - Shepard Fairey #1

Street Art - Focus Artist: Shepard Fairey

Welcome to our investigation of the street artist, Shepard Fairey.

Through this unit we are going to examine how Fairey communicates his ideas through his medium, street art and stencilling.

You will be "hands on" in your artmaking as well as reflect on your own artistic practice and the work of Fairey.

First off, let's find out how an out of work skateboarder went on to design a clothing brand and an election poster for someone called...Barak Obama.

Reflection

1. Have a look at the original image.
2. What has Fairey done to the image? Did he take the original photo? If not, what has he done wrong or possibly broken copyright? 
3. Add a new entry on your blog to share your thoughts on this question and call it "Obama - Hope". Read another student's post who has an opposing view to your own and add a comment.