SHEPARD FAIREY - SUPPLY & DEMAND |
Thursday, 03 August 2006 |
Two years in the making, Supply and Demand represents the sum body of work for the artist Shepard Fairey
and his close to two decade long sociological experiment into the
semiotics of consumer society. Forget most of those other graphic art
fools from his generation - this guy is the real deal.
From
clothing to posters to "viral propaganda", Shepard Fairey has long been
one of the biggest names in the street art scene. The book documents
the evolution of Fairey's art from its underground punk rock inspired
beginnings through to his adaptations of revolutionary imagery and use
of propaganda from the all powerful communist state. 'Supply and
Demand' is a fascinating look into this artist's worldview as seen in
symbolsù and, most importantly, the context they exist in. Art critics
Carlo McCormick, Steven Heller and Roger Gastman (as well as Fairey
himself) help examine and illuminate the meaning behind the posters,
flyers, silkscreens and stickers which invite (or command) the
viewer to deconstruct images that want us to OBEY‚. In the book we
witness Fairey's adventures from gallery showings to arrests for
vandalism and the spread of his iconic work throughout the world.
Fairey's work is stunningly catalogued in this layout and binding, and
exists not just as the art itself, but includes photography of the art
in its intended surroundings. For both Shepard's fans and just street
art admirers, Supply and Demand makes a great addition to anyones
collection. No way will you be disappointed - it's big, colorful, and
encapsulates the artist's amazing contributions to history. by Mark C
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