Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970) - Mujer Fatal (Large format)
Artist: Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970)
Technique: Silkscreen / Serigraph
Signature: Hand signed
RARE & ICONIC PIECE
Technique: 4-color screen printing
Support: Arches Coventry Rag paper, 100% Cotton
Numbering: 34/89 copies
Signature: Hand signed
Dimensions: 105x76cm
Condition: Excellent
Authentication: Sold with gallery certificate of authenticity & gallery invoice.
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The masked woman, whose face is covered and partially plunged into shadow, takes on a mysterious air. Staring at the viewer with determination, his ethnic origin remains undetermined, allowing everyone to project their own identity onto this silhouette.
The use of the term “Mujer”, which means “woman” in Spanish, as well as the use of a mask, refers to the Zapatista movement in southern Mexico and to an armed anti-globalization group that rose up against the Mexican government to claim the rights of indigenous peoples and promote democracy. The eyes are reminiscent of those of Emma Peel, played by Diana Rigg, protagonist of the 1960s television series, “The Avengers”. The work celebrates femininity, representing women as bold and assertive figures, like those present in spy films of this era.
In 2005, Shepard and his wife Amanda welcomed their first child. As the father of two daughters and husband to a strong-willed woman, Fairey challenged sexism through the creation of images of strong, provocative women. His female portraits reflect both his own daughters, his wife, and constitute a critique of traditional representations of naked, vulnerable and submissive women.
Shepard Fairey is part of the same artistic movement as Mr brainwash, Damien hirst, Murakami…
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Artist: Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970)
Technique: Silkscreen / Serigraph
Signature: Hand signed
RARE & ICONIC PIECE
Technique: 4-color screen printing
Support: Arches Coventry Rag paper, 100% Cotton
Numbering: 34/89 copies
Signature: Hand signed
Dimensions: 105x76cm
Condition: Excellent
Authentication: Sold with gallery certificate of authenticity & gallery invoice.
Secure UPS 48H shipping with insurance
Information about the work.
The masked woman, whose face is covered and partially plunged into shadow, takes on a mysterious air. Staring at the viewer with determination, his ethnic origin remains undetermined, allowing everyone to project their own identity onto this silhouette.
The use of the term “Mujer”, which means “woman” in Spanish, as well as the use of a mask, refers to the Zapatista movement in southern Mexico and to an armed anti-globalization group that rose up against the Mexican government to claim the rights of indigenous peoples and promote democracy. The eyes are reminiscent of those of Emma Peel, played by Diana Rigg, protagonist of the 1960s television series, “The Avengers”. The work celebrates femininity, representing women as bold and assertive figures, like those present in spy films of this era.
In 2005, Shepard and his wife Amanda welcomed their first child. As the father of two daughters and husband to a strong-willed woman, Fairey challenged sexism through the creation of images of strong, provocative women. His female portraits reflect both his own daughters, his wife, and constitute a critique of traditional representations of naked, vulnerable and submissive women.
Shepard Fairey is part of the same artistic movement as Mr brainwash, Damien hirst, Murakami…
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