Shepard Fairey
Climate Clash - White
Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper
Year: 2024
Size: 24 x 24 inches (60.96 × 60.96 cm)
Edition: 275
Signed by Shepard Fairey and Francisco Reyes, dated and numbered by hand
COA provided
*Edition number may vary from the image shown.
Shepard Fairey’s collaboration with Francisco Reyes, titled Climate Clash, reimagines the traditional language of sports mascots through a contemporary environmental lens. Selecting animals as team symbols has historically drawn on associations of pride, bravery, and physical strength. In Climate Clash, however, the animal figure is reframed as an emblem of ecological resilience—standing not for competitive dominance, but for collective action in the face of climate crisis. The work reflects Fairey’s long-standing commitment to environmental advocacy, aligning graphic boldness with urgent messaging.
As the third collaborative project between Fairey and Reyes, Climate Clash represents the continued evolution of a creative dialogue rooted in activism and shared values. Reyes has acknowledged the influence of their twelve-year friendship, emphasizing how artistic exchange, political engagement, and mentorship have informed the collaboration. The resulting print integrates Fairey’s signature visual vocabulary—strong central iconography, assertive typography, and high-contrast color—into a composition that amplifies climate awareness through accessible and compelling imagery.
Shepard Fairey (b. 1970) is an American contemporary artist whose work bridges street art, graphic design, and socio-political activism. Rising to prominence through the OBEY campaign and later the iconic HOPE image, Fairey’s practice addresses themes of power, environmental justice, civil rights, and propaganda aesthetics. His editioned works and public murals continue to position him as one of the most influential politically engaged artists of his generation.
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