People who appreciate art obviously love Shepard Fairey's work, however people who have studied design know just how outrageously talented this guy is.
I agree with you Shepard has inspired me to stencil in the first place and now i am in school for Graphic Design. I wish one day my art work can be world wide known the people who hate or dislike are just ignorant people.
That “peace” piece was very controversial, and eventually pelted with paint balloons. It is painted at the address Jagtvej 69 where a youth house was previously demolished, to intense protests by the punks/alternative community who frequented the house. The youths took offense to the peace offering by Fairey, because they had no intention of peace with neither the government nor the church whose purchase of the house was the reason for the demolition.
despite all the negative criticism here, how he makes art is his business. Even if it is entirely for commercial purposes, it doesn't matter. If you don't like his art go somewhere else, make your own art, do something better. As an artist, I wish i had half of the popularity and money.
today i saw a old friend who got tired of me who is the world's biggest poser trying to fit in with the cool crowd. i saw him wearing an Obey shirt (which i also wear) with a eye and a tear. so i asked him, knowing he didn't know what it meant or where it came from, i said "do you even know what Obey is?" with a questioning face he said, "it's a skateboard company dumbass" and walked away.... i wish people acually knew what Obey really stands for :/
shepard fairey is my faverite artist but the thing i dont get is that he puts that star thats suposed to reprosent the devil in the hippy sign what reprosents peace and the devil wants war ??
Only if they don't know what Obey really is. Sadly Shepard did sell the logo and shit, but it still originated from him man. I haven't been a big street artist, really just tags so far. But shepards inspiring as hell man, if i had an Obey t-shirt i'd wear it. But if fuckers don't know about shepard then i'd agree with you. Most people are mindless drones
I love shepard but homie destroying their entire local graffiti scene by going over entire walls already painted by the locals. I would immeditely graff over his pieces too if I was the locals
There is nothing complex about his art and there doesn't have to be. Art is art, you either do it and enjoy it, or you don't. If you are doing art to become wealthy, you're doing it for the wrong reason. If you are doing something people find appealing and you love what you're doing, you can become successful. I suggest doing something original.
"OBEY Clothing is a popular clothing producing company founded in 2001 by street artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey as an extension to his work in activism" He still owns the rights and is the backer. He just isnt as involved anymore. He focuses on the art, and others focus on how to turn it into some fashion shit, which is just another avenue. What is worse? Emulating fashion? or emulating commercials? lol - its both done as art, to change the scenery and spark conversation. Personally if you were going to emulate something I hate.... commercial industry is even worse than fashion industry IMO lol In hacking we call this social engineering... mimic, integrate, exploit. You emulate them, by looking like fashion wear or advertising, you integrate by putting it on the wall, and on the bodies like everyone else... Then you exploit them by making them wear your messages instead of their own, and using them to your advantage :) Normal billboards or walking billboards, they are being "used" for a message better than NIKE and Coca-Cola.
Its sadly true that a lot of brain dead hipsters wear obey clothing and they don't know who Shepard is or what Obey actually is. Its the same with the band Nirvana. How hipster girls wear nirvana shirts because they 'love the band'. And the only song they know is Smells like teen spirit.
with obey you can buy the shirts and shit at stores and completely miss it ....its honestly you understand the movement or you dont no one can explain it with out totally deconstructing it
for some odd reason it annoys me that shepard wears those small, tight shirts when he's working.. I would hate to constantly be pulling my shirt down & down & down but i dont know, maybe he likes it? respect
I'll explain the movement....He takes art from artists from 50 yrs ago, copys it, changes it a tiny bit, and does pay homage to the original artists , we are talking direct copies....look it up...After that you'll think he's a fraud who cant actually draw or paint at all....Thats why u get whited out in ny every time...and if you call him on it? HE attacks you...the media(art) dont say anything, maybe cuz of the Satanic imagery?,,,the gov't loves that...for many reason
People who appreciate art obviously love Shepard Fairey's work, however people who have studied design know just how outrageously talented this guy is.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon mashed together.
A little bit of Elon musk in there too
Of course they play fugazi. Ah who am I kidding I fucking love it.
I love the simplistic colors.
I agree with you Shepard has inspired me to stencil in the first place and now i am in school for Graphic Design. I wish one day my art work can be world wide known the people who hate or dislike are just ignorant people.
Jose Cabanas how r u doing with that degree now, just curious
That “peace” piece was very controversial, and eventually pelted with paint balloons. It is painted at the address Jagtvej 69 where a youth house was previously demolished, to intense protests by the punks/alternative community who frequented the house. The youths took offense to the peace offering by Fairey, because they had no intention of peace with neither the government nor the church whose purchase of the house was the reason for the demolition.
Tak Jeppe.. det var en super film :)
i love shepard fairey hes hella baus but damb for a 42 year old he has the voice of a 19 year old LONG LIVE OBEY!
despite all the negative criticism here, how he makes art is his business. Even if it is entirely for commercial purposes, it doesn't matter. If you don't like his art go somewhere else, make your own art, do something better. As an artist, I wish i had half of the popularity and money.
If all you care about is popularity and money you're in it for the wrong reasons.
Amen, mate
lmfao Shepard Fairey does more than just commercial stuff wtf
7:31 SCARED THAT **** OUT OF ME!!
looks good with grey hair, hope i look that young.
QUEEE GENIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GRACIAS :D
Outstanding!
I remember I traded a ps2 for a bunch of Belton cans, they’re so good those cans are masterpieces alone
i love the fugazi!!!
Good answer to the question "What is Obey".
@Itbeh It's the other way around rook! His clothing line advertises his work...
@Itbeh actually all his clothing is an add for his art work
Great video.lots of intresting insight into Graffiti
today i saw a old friend who got tired of me who is the world's biggest poser trying to fit in with the cool crowd. i saw him wearing an Obey shirt (which i also wear) with a eye and a tear. so i asked him, knowing he didn't know what it meant or where it came from, i said "do you even know what Obey is?" with a questioning face he said, "it's a skateboard company dumbass" and walked away.... i wish people acually knew what Obey really stands for :/
I know he doesn't own the clothing company but is it okay to wear his clothing even if you know who he is?
Brisneyland & Melburn!
i like shepard fairey
who was spray painting in the beginning?????
Question: What type of paper is better for wheatpaste?
no one ever says that part
20 bond
Thank you OBEY
Here bro
Explosions in the sky - Your Hand In Mine
FUCK YEA FUGAZI!!! waiting room
2:30 I have that shirt. Haha!
times of going out at night are over for him i think
Hi i'm a french guy who owns a clothing shop. I want to make a documentary on graffiti and was wondering if I can follow you around and video tape you
mashersmasher lol pretty sure he will never do that again. We do not need another brainwash
Lol
Do the graffiti yourself and get someone to video you lol
I AM A PATIENT BOY, I WAIT I WAIT I WAIT I WAIT
Public enemy love it.
Fugazi-waiting room
its regular paper with spray adhesive applied to the back
Does anyone know which kind of glue/spray he uses so the paper sticks to the wall?
Stefan Leitner it’s called wheat paste
Wheatpaste
wall paper glue
what's on his hair,it is a paint or he getting old???
Waiting room played and i just wanted to fuck shit up.
shepard fairey opposite ideology of 1984 the book by George Orwell
Scary book for sure. It’s not a horror, but it should be.
shepard fairey is my faverite artist but the thing i dont get is that he puts that star thats suposed to reprosent the devil in the hippy sign what reprosents peace and the devil wants war ??
the devil isnt real. Its there to spark this conversation.
Ying and yang...the balance. War and peace etc.
Thomas kincade of the street....
The guns? actually from an artist with a similar message, except more irreverant and original...this guy is something else
3:12
Search for "Shepard fairey street art 101" :D
lmfao ahaha
A little, its a bit different in the U.K.
@err0r agreed.
What is that sticky paper he's using about 30 seconds in?
Idk why no one replied but he uses spray adhesive to hold the stencils
Only if they don't know what Obey really is. Sadly Shepard did sell the logo and shit, but it still originated from him man. I haven't been a big street artist, really just tags so far. But shepards inspiring as hell man, if i had an Obey t-shirt i'd wear it. But if fuckers don't know about shepard then i'd agree with you. Most people are mindless drones
song at 8:30????
Explosions In The Sky - Your Hand In Mine
fine tune your large sticker art. Shepard Pastey
whats the paste he
uses?
Artificial wheat paste mixed half and half with gel medium.
hes going grey
I don't understand how someone could tag the wall so high at 3:12...people are really desperate to leave at least a sign, lol.
I love shepard but homie destroying their entire local graffiti scene by going over entire walls already painted by the locals. I would immeditely graff over his pieces too if I was the locals
That’s the idea.
5:40 fugazy
I cant believe he is 40
There is nothing complex about his art and there doesn't have to be. Art is art, you either do it and enjoy it, or you don't. If you are doing art to become wealthy, you're doing it for the wrong reason. If you are doing something people find appealing and you love what you're doing, you can become successful. I suggest doing something original.
his intro statement is not why people buy OBEY
ahh fugazi
Wow he's lookin pretty old now.
Homie is looking old.... and this was 10 years ago... lmfao
no shit he aint getting younger is he?
theres no mention of the type of paper
Most likely butcher paper
You know it's not even his clothing brand right? He just sold some company the logo.
i thought he did it to spread his messages via clothing...
"OBEY Clothing is a popular clothing producing company founded in 2001 by street artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey as an extension to his work in activism"
He still owns the rights and is the backer. He just isnt as involved anymore. He focuses on the art, and others focus on how to turn it into some fashion shit, which is just another avenue.
What is worse? Emulating fashion? or emulating commercials? lol - its both done as art, to change the scenery and spark conversation.
Personally if you were going to emulate something I hate.... commercial industry is even worse than fashion industry IMO lol
In hacking we call this social engineering... mimic, integrate, exploit.
You emulate them, by looking like fashion wear or advertising, you integrate by putting it on the wall, and on the bodies like everyone else... Then you exploit them by making them wear your messages instead of their own, and using them to your advantage :) Normal billboards or walking billboards, they are being "used" for a message better than NIKE and Coca-Cola.
Its sadly true that a lot of brain dead hipsters wear obey clothing and they don't know who Shepard is or what Obey actually is. Its the same with the band Nirvana. How hipster girls wear nirvana shirts because they 'love the band'. And the only song they know is Smells like teen spirit.
He's getting old. Hes 42 years old i think.
Like us =)
with obey you can buy the shirts and shit at stores and completely miss it ....its honestly you understand the movement or you dont no one can explain it with out totally deconstructing it
you had to be there.
for some odd reason it annoys me that shepard wears those small, tight shirts when he's working.. I would hate to constantly be pulling my shirt down & down & down but i dont know, maybe he likes it? respect
What size is he. Does he get them altered or something?
thyose two pics are from the same asian artist...imitated xeroxed stole
@err0r and you hating him, makes the world better?..
I hate youtube comments
5:52 ŠƐPØЯD FƐЯI YZ Æ FOЯDI-JIЯ-OWLD NΔЯK
shepard fairey is a forty year old nark?
DOESNT PAY HOMAGE i mean
Well he sold them the logo. He still uses it, he just got money for nothing basically. Pretty badass, but people get judgemental over nothing.
Copenhagen
An he does illegal stuff haha
Communist \ fairy
I'll explain the movement....He takes art from artists from 50 yrs ago, copys it, changes it a tiny bit, and does pay homage to the original artists , we are talking direct copies....look it up...After that you'll think he's a fraud who cant actually draw or paint at all....Thats why u get whited out in ny every time...and if you call him on it? HE attacks you...the media(art) dont say anything, maybe cuz of the Satanic imagery?,,,the gov't loves that...for many reason
You mean he didnt invent Andre The Giants face? no way! I thought he was Andre's father! You really are ignorant of how street art works lol
He definitely talks a lot of bs.
He's so white