拍品 984
  • 984

謝帕德·費爾雷(Obey Giant)

估價
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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描述

  • Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
  • 中國標幟
  • 複合媒材於畫布
  • 二〇一六年作
款識
Shepard Fairey,16

Condition

The work is in excellent condition overall. There is no apparent condition observed. No evidence of restoration observed when examined under ultraviolet light. Framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

拍品資料及來源

謝帕德·費爾雷是當今最為人熟悉的街頭藝術家之一。巴拉克·奧巴馬於二〇〇八年美國總統大選時採用了他的「希望」海報,因而聲名大噪。對費爾雷而言,優秀的藝術可展開對話,有助滲透社會的權威體制。他透過有關權力與政治影響的圖像標誌,提出對權威界限的疑問。本作原為二〇〇一年的絲網印刷作品,費爾雷於其首個香港個展中將圖像轉至畫布。作品中描繪共產黨的典型建築物,空中的星星可見他的「OBEY」標誌。此構圖令人聯想到共產黨革命的政治宣傳海報。這些海報往往著重灌輸既定的訊息,鮮少其他演繹空間。然而費爾雷以其獨特方式融入政治宣傳意識形態,容許不同的圖像演繹。