2009
Obey Giant
A-Z, Art, Artists and Designers, Examples, Graffiti, GraphicsObey Giant is a street art campaign emerged from the skateboarding scene of the 1980′s created by the graphic designer and illustrator Shepard Fairey.
Fairey has produced a wide range of artwork from paste ups, stickers, screenprints, mix media stencil collage, to 15 foot mural installations worldwide. To consolidate his fame Fairey produced a now iconic series of posters supporting Barack Obama’s candidacy for US President in 2008 entitled “PROGRESS”, “HOPE”, and “CHANGE”.

Alternative Portrait Project
Pupil example: Zarmena 2009

Pupil Sketchbook: Zarmena 2009




















Tags: Alternative Portrait, Art and Design, Graffiti, Obey Giant, Portrait, Shepard Fairey, Urban





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