Patterny Love from Shepard Fairey of Obey






No doubt you recognize this iconic image (or one similar - there's lots of versions).


This and the rest below are from from artist Shepard Fairey. I became enamored by his work during a recent visit to Moda3, a snowboard shop in Milwaukee, that carries his clothing line and book "E Pluribus Venom". I immediately noticed his use of pattern as texture (especially a scale pattern which is one of my favorite types of patterns lately). I also saw from his site Obey Giant archives that he's created a fair amount of patterns which seem to have hidden agendas and make you question the traditional. LOVE THAT. The edginess and delicacy of his work really excites me. Can't stop looking! 


Below are some images that caught my eye, but there are so many!




 






 

 

  





(most images via Obey Giant Archives)

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