Shepard Fairey
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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
These are toys designed by Shepard.
Toy Series Participation
These are toys that Shepard has lent his design skills to.
- 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
These are one-off pieces by Shepard.
- Piece(s) for Crazy4Cult, 2008
- Devil Dog - custom for Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show, 2008
- Piece for The Beast Within, 2007
- Piece(s) for Crazy4Cult, 2007
- Custom long board for Decked Out, 2006
- Qee - custom for Qeedrophonic, 2004
- Dunny - 20" custom for The Dunny Show 2004, 2004
- All City Style - custom for Tag the System NYC, 2004