Fragile Cargo
Shepard Fairey
"Fragile Cargo" print by American street artist Shepard Fairey, also known as Obey.
Print Details
Artist: Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
Title: Fragile Cargo
Medium: Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper
Dimensions: Typically 18 x 24 inches (approximately 46 x 61 cm)
Edition: Limited edition, commonly numbered out of 650 copies, and hand-signed by the artist
Meaning and Inspiration
The artwork is a fusion of several themes and symbols.
Elephant and Meditating Woman: These elements, featuring Fairey's wife Amanda, relate to the Buddhist philosophy that humans are part of nature, not above it, and should live in harmony with the natural world.
"Rise Above": The phrase references transcendence and is also a nod to one of Fairey's favorite Black Flag songs.
Graphic Elements: The aesthetics of travel tags and tickets are used, creating a dichotomy: travel broadens cultural perspectives but has a significant carbon impact.
Overall Message: The print encourages consideration of the benefits and consequences of one's actions, emphasizing the concept of karma and the need for environmental protection.
Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds from the initial sale of the print was donated to Greenpeace to support their environmental work.
"Fragile Cargo" print by American street artist Shepard Fairey, also known as Obey.
Print Details
Artist: Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
Title: Fragile Cargo
Medium: Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper
Dimensions: Typically 18 x 24 inches (approximately 46 x 61 cm)
Edition: Limited edition, commonly numbered out of 650 copies, and hand-signed by the artist
Meaning and Inspiration
The artwork is a fusion of several themes and symbols.
Elephant and Meditating Woman: These elements, featuring Fairey's wife Amanda, relate to the Buddhist philosophy that humans are part of nature, not above it, and should live in harmony with the natural world.
"Rise Above": The phrase references transcendence and is also a nod to one of Fairey's favorite Black Flag songs.
Graphic Elements: The aesthetics of travel tags and tickets are used, creating a dichotomy: travel broadens cultural perspectives but has a significant carbon impact.
Overall Message: The print encourages consideration of the benefits and consequences of one's actions, emphasizing the concept of karma and the need for environmental protection.
Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds from the initial sale of the print was donated to Greenpeace to support their environmental work.
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