shepard fairey info. birth name: frank shepard fairey born: february 15, 1970 (age 41) charleston,...
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SHEPARD FAIREY
Shepard Fairey Info.
Birth name: Frank Shepard FaireyBorn: February 15, 1970 (age 41) Charleston, South Carolina Field: Public art, Stenciling Training: Rhode Island School of Design
Background info and Career
American Contemporary artistEmerged from sk8 scene (still present)Started the Andre the Giant sticker campaign in 1989 from drawing. Started Studio Number One Design Made art covers for bands like Smashing pumpkins, Black Eyed Peas, and flogging Molly.
Career Continued
types of art include, murals (spray paint and oil on canvas) and stencils. Art can be found on wall murals around the world, stickers, internet sites, contemporary art shows, and lots of designs from him and his art team for obey t-shirts.
Obey Clothing
Launched in 2001Invovles over 20 diff. styles of clothing and art.Sold in over 20 countries Can be found in large Mall store chains such as Zumiez, Buckle, Karmaloop, and many other local shops.
