The Rose Soldier letterpress is a more iconic update to an older print dealing with a consistent theme in my work: PEACE! The flower in the gun barrel became a peace symbol during the Vietnam War when protesters would place real flowers in the barrels of the guns wielded by the National Guard. With war and gun violence remaining constant, I’d like this print to remind us to push for peace. The image is also designed as a stencil, so use it as a guide to make your own if you are inspired. Our gallery
Subliminal Projects is hosting a
peace themed show next month with photos by
Jim Marshall and some collaborations I did inspired by some of his photos. Check out the show if you are in Los Angeles or just passing through. – Shepard
Rose Soldier. 10 x 13 inches. Letterpress on cream cotton paper with hand-deckled edges. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 450. $65. Obey publishing chop in lower left corner. Available Tuesday, October 10 at 10AM (PDT) on ObeyGiant.com in Store under Prints. Limit 1 per person/household.