First post of the new year and what better way to start off with than the American artist/illustrator, Shepard Fairey.
Fairey's work uses flat colour to create the various shadows and tones on his subjects. The colours he uses complement the image and give the pictures a contemporary aesthetic.
The message of his work is akin to the very best graffiti art: It's gutsy, eye-catching and more importantly relevant!
Toxic Dept Mural
Nico Canvas
M16 V.S AK47
Two Sides of Capitalism (Bad) Mural
Your Eyes Here Canvas
As stated in earlier posts concerning the use of flat colour, especially in posters, I think the visual nature is very captivating. Some of the deeper tones on closer inspection are quite similar to some of the techniques I use in my work. The mix of illustration and graphic design is very appealing and again, the use of red, white and black is incredibly eye-catching.
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