RECEPTION: FRIDAY AUGUST 5. 2011. TIME: 17.00-22.00
EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 6. – SEPTEMBER 3. 2011

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“Your Ad Here”, recent works by Shepard Fairey, comprises a broad array of mixed media works on canvas and paper, as well as screen prints, retired stencils, and Rubylith cuts. Building upon Fairey’s history of questioning the control of public space and public discourse, much of the art in “Your Ad Here” examines advertising and salesmanship as tools of propaganda and influence. One series in “Your Ad Here” portrays politicians like Reagan and Nixon as insincere salesmen wielding simple slogans that represent their true agendas when stripped of verbose demagoguery. Another series of works are paintings of Fairey’s Obey “Icon Face” in various urban settings usually reserved for advertising as the primary visual. These works showcase the power of images in the public space, and encourage the viewer to think of public space as more than a one-way dialogue with advertising, but as a venue for creative response. “Your Ad Here” means exactly that… not just THEIR ad here, but you can put YOUR ad here. Additionally, these cityscape paintings contextualize Fairey’s street art as an element integrated in an intentional composition. Some of the works in “Your Ad Here”, such as a group of retired spray-paint stencils demonstrate the simple and direct methods of art application that Fairey has used both in the street, and in his studio practice. All of the works in “Your Ad Here” whether they relate to advertising, politics, or music culture, celebrate art as a powerful tool of direct engagement and empowerment.

A SOLO EXHIBITION BY SHEPARD FAIREY

RECEPTION: FRIDAY AUGUST 5. 2011. TIME: 17.00-22.00
EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 6. – SEPTEMBER 3. 2011

“Your Ad Here”, recent works by Shepard Fairey, comprises a broad array of mixed media works on canvas and paper, as well as screen prints, retired stencils, and Rubylith cuts. Building upon Fairey’s history of questioning the control of public space and public discourse, much of the art in “Your Ad Here” examines advertising and salesmanship as tools of propaganda and influence. One series in “Your Ad Here” portrays politicians like Reagan and Nixon as insincere salesmen wielding simple slogans that represent their true agendas when stripped of verbose demagoguery. Another series of works are paintings of Fairey’s Obey “Icon Face” in various urban settings usually reserved for advertising as the primary visual. These works showcase the power of images in the public space, and encourage the viewer to think of public space as more than a one-way dialogue with advertising, but as a venue for creative response. “Your Ad Here” means exactly that… not just THEIR ad here, but you can put YOUR ad here. Additionally, these cityscape paintings contextualize Fairey’s street art as an element integrated in an intentional composition. Some of the works in “Your Ad Here”, such as a group of retired spray-paint stencils demonstrate the simple and direct methods of art application that Fairey has used both in the street, and in his studio practice. All of the works in “Your Ad Here” whether they relate to advertising, politics, or music culture, celebrate art as a powerful tool of direct engagement and empowerment.

V1 Gallery
Flæsketorvet 69 – 71
1711 Copenhagen V
Denmark
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This Thursday (June 2nd) is the reception for my show “Pretty Ugly” at the Opera Gallery in New York.

I have been working on this body of work for the past 6 months and I am very happy with the results. I have spend every free second, dollar, and favor that I had to create this work. Now, after 6 months of hard work, it’s ready.

This work will feature some of my largest works to date. I pushed myself creatively, technologically, and mentally to produce the work.

I will also debut the new anodized Aluminum works that were created during a residency at the Neal Feay company. These pieces are produced by anodizing the aluminum directly with various dyes. This impregnates the surface of the aluminum with pigment so that it cannot be washed off. The works are so durable that you can wash them with lacquer thinner and a pressure washer and it would not mare the surface of the art.

I hope you will join me at the Opera Gallery | 115 Spring Street | New York, NY

Space will be limited, so please RSVP to: RSVP@workhorsevisuals.com

Pretty Ugly

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No person gets to this point alone. There is an army of people who contribute towards the success of any individual and I am no different.

Lastly, the biggest thanks goes to Kristen. There aren’t enough words in the world to express my gratitude for having someone that is patient and supportive. There aren’t enough ways to say thank you for that.>