Rise Above Rose Shackle, 2022, Dosan-daero Road, Gangnam-gu District
The rose is an important icon that frequently appears in Shepard Fairey’s artworks. The flower functions not only as a visual decoration but also represents the beauty of life that forms a harmony under an organic structure. The rose also symbolizes strong resilience to overcome all obstacles. A rose grows upright despite the shackles around its stem, conveying Fairey’s message of rising above suffering and flourishing despite pain and oppression. The image symbolizes the nobility of persevering and enduring hardship for justice and belief.
