
OBEY Bird Study (Peace and Justice Blue)
2024
OBEY Bird Study (Peace and Justice Blue) offers a more contemplative dimension to Fairey's contribution to the Triple Trouble collection, pairing the organic symbolism of a bird with the loaded ideals of peace and justice. The cool blue palette signals a deliberate tonal shift from Fairey's often fiery red-and-black imagery, suggesting reflection and hope rather than outright confrontation. Using his signature combination of stencil, silkscreen, and collage on paper, Fairey builds visual depth through overlapping layers that reward close inspection while retaining the bold readability of street art. The bird, a universal symbol of freedom and transcendence, becomes a vehicle for the OBEY movement's ongoing interrogation of civic values and political rhetoric. This piece illustrates how Fairey's practice bridges the street and the gallery, translating activist messaging into formally considered fine art.
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- Mixed media (stencil, silkscreen and collage) on paper
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