Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (1970) - Earth Preservation

Earth Preservation

Artist - Shepard Fairey
Medium - Silkscreen
Markings - Signed & numbered in pencil by the artist (OBEY)
Size - 24 x 18 IN | 61x46 cm
Year: 2025
Edition: 405 of 550 (or a different number)

Gallery Price: 600€

Today is Earth Day, but as I’ve said before, every day should be Earth Day. We are part of nature, not above it, and when we don’t treat our home well, it will eventually not treat us well. We (especially powerful corporations) behave as if the earth is indestructible… which it isn’t! Hopefully, you don’t need to be a 'nature' person to understand that this planet is the one we humans and all other species must live on. We don’t need to act like greedy, short-sighted pigs, and we certainly shouldn’t let our corporations behave that way at our expense and for their profit. This 'Earth Preservation' print addresses the main culprit in prioritizing profits over the health of the planet and its inhabitants… the oil and gas industries. The power of the oil lobby comes from their deep pockets and huge profits, often subsidized by us, the taxpayers, who will also pay to clean up the environmental damage caused by extracting and burning oil and gas. Yes, we need energy from oil as we transition to more renewables and electric vehicle infrastructure, but the point is that investments in this evolution need to be made to loosen the toxic grip the oil and gas industries hold. The future is worth investing in and fighting for. Don’t let them make a killing! A portion of proceeds from this print will support Greenpeace’s efforts to combat environmental destruction. Please support them if you can!
Shepard

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