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== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
 
Frank Shepard Fairey was born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known initially for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. He usually uses just his middle and last name, and otherwise also known as Obey Giant.
 
Frank Shepard Fairey was born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known initially for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. He usually uses just his middle and last name, and otherwise also known as Obey Giant.
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*[http://www.obeygiant.com/ Obey Giant]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey Wikipedia]
  
 
== Designed Toy Releases ==
 
== Designed Toy Releases ==
These are toys designed by Shepard.
 
 
*[[Mr Spray]]
 
*[[Mr Spray]]
  
 
== Toy Series Participation ==
 
== Toy Series Participation ==
These are toys that Shepard has lent his design skills to.
 
 
*[[Dunny]] - 8" Obey Giant, 1989 pieces, 2006
 
*[[Dunny]] - 8" Obey Giant, 1989 pieces, 2006
 
*[[Qee]] - 8" Stealth Bomber Cat, 2006
 
*[[Qee]] - 8" Stealth Bomber Cat, 2006
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*[[Qee]] - 8" Obey Bear, 2004
 
*[[Qee]] - 8" Obey Bear, 2004
  
== Customs ==
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== Customs & Show Pieces ==
These are one-off pieces by Shepard.
 
 
*Piece(s) for [[Crazy4Cult]], 2008
 
*Piece(s) for [[Crazy4Cult]], 2008
 
*[[Devil Dog]] - custom for [[Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show]], 2008
 
*[[Devil Dog]] - custom for [[Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show]], 2008
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Customs===
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===Customs & Show Pieces===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:Dunnyshow04-shepherd.jpg|20" Dunny custom
 
Image:Dunnyshow04-shepherd.jpg|20" Dunny custom
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Image:C4c08-fairey.jpg|for Crazy4Cult 2008
 
Image:C4c08-fairey.jpg|for Crazy4Cult 2008
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
== External Links ==
 
*[http://www.obeygiant.com/ Obey Giant]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey Wikipedia]
 
  
 
[[Category:Artists]]
 
[[Category:Artists]]

Revision as of 20:09, 24 January 2021

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Biography

Frank Shepard Fairey was born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known initially for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. He usually uses just his middle and last name, and otherwise also known as Obey Giant.

Designed Toy Releases

Toy Series Participation

  • Dunny - 8" Obey Giant, 1989 pieces, 2006
  • Qee - 8" Stealth Bomber Cat, 2006
  • Qee - 2.5" Ox Op 2a, Stealth Bomber Dog, 2006
  • Qee - 2.5" Ox Op 2b, Stealth Bomber Bear, 2006
  • Qee - 2.5" Obey Egg, Motug Series, 2006
  • Qee - 8" Obey Dog, 2005
  • Dunny - 3" LA Series, 2005
  • Qee - 2.5" Ox Op, Obey Cat, 2004
  • Qee - 8" Obey Cat, 2004
  • Qee - 8" Obey Bear, 2004

Customs & Show Pieces

Images

Production Pieces

Customs & Show Pieces