Shepard Fairey (American/South Carolina, b. 1970) , "Fiend Rocker", 2007, stencil, silkscreen and collage on paper, signed and dated mid-right, 44 in. x 29 5/8 in., framed; ACCOMPANIED BY a copy of the digital certificate of authenticity. (2 pcs.) Note: Shepard Fairey, the street artist and mastermind behind the famous “Obey Giant” sticker campaign and Barack Obama “Hope” poster, has an immediately recognizable aesthetic born from his various influences including skateboarding culture and his outspoken activism. Ever the provocateur, Fairey always imparts a sense of revolutionary rebellion with his works, which often have a political undertone. Fairey’s iconic style is well represented in the lot offered here entitled “Fiend Rocker.” A gruesome zombie rock star grins while wearing a leather jacket emblazoned with pins alluding to Fairey’s past creations. In the background, a collage of newspapers and show listings frame the rock star in a fiery halo. The resulting effect is that of visual and graphic splendor, a show-stopping piece that reveals the nuanced chaos for which Fairey is known and celebrated.