An American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, illustrator and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged form the skateboarding scene. 
Who is Shepard Fairey?
He first became know for his “Andre the Giant Has a Posses……Obey sticker campaign
According to the Obey Giant website:
“The sticker has no meaning but exists only to cause people to react, to contemplate and search for meaning in the sticker”.
Clothing Line: Obey
He became widely known during the 2008 U.S. presidential election for his Barack Obama “Hope” poster.
Political Activist
See his Art Work in Person
“Art in public space is exciting because it keeps people from having to go to a gallery or a museum,” he said. “Maybe it reels some people into being excited about art and into art, which is great.”
“Welcome Home,”- Baker Block, Costa Mesa.
Visible from the 55 freeway, is the largest mural in Orange County
‘American Dreamers’- located on Mack Sennett Studios in Los Angeles
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