I try to make my clothing line an entry point for discovering the substance of the rest of my work. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
When Justin Bieber started wearing the Obey bar logo, we discontinued it. That was kinda one of the last straws. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
I consider myself a multi-platform artist – not just a street artist – but the audience I found through street art has created many of the opportunities I now have on other platforms. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
I hoped that Obama would be a delivery vehicle for change on issues I care about, but I never expect one politician to be the solution to the diverse array of issues I care about. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
I’m not going to be intimidated by people or identity politics. I think that’s a dead end. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
I never set out to be a groundbreaking artist in the sense of doing something that’s never been done before. I set out to make stuff that communicated quickly and effectively, playing off of advertising, pop art, and pop culture. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
When I think about how I want to reach an audience, I just wanted to make pieces that were inspired by something that gave me so much pleasure. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
Most campaigns rely on photographs because the moment you do something that is a graphic interpretation where any artistic license has been taken, I think a lot of people are scared that it’s going to be perceived as propaganda. Shepard Fairey Read Quote
