Artwork Description
Clementine AP Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY Artist Proof Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Speckletone Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork.
AP Artist Proof 2012 Signed & AP Marked Original Run Limited Edition Artwork Size 18x24 Silkscreen Print of Neil Young Music Influenced Woman Floating In Water
Clementine AP Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey
Clementine is a 2012 Artist Proof silkscreen print by Shepard Fairey, released as part of his ongoing exploration of music, emotion, and visual symbolism within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. This hand-pulled screen print was produced on speckletone fine art paper and marked AP, indicating its status as an Artist Proof from the original run. Signed by Shepard Fairey, the work measures 18 x 24 inches and exists outside the standard numbered edition, making it especially sought after by collectors. The composition depicts a woman floating horizontally in water, her body suspended between stillness and motion, evoking both serenity and vulnerability. The title Clementine references musical and lyrical influences often associated with Neil Young, whose themes of introspection and melancholy align closely with the tone of the image.
Visual Atmosphere and Symbolic Elements
The artwork is built around layered textures and earthy tones, with deep browns, blacks, and golds forming a dense, almost submerged environment beneath the figure. The waterline near the top of the composition creates a threshold between consciousness and surrender, while the woman’s outstretched arms and relaxed posture suggest a moment of release rather than distress. Subtle ornamental patterns and shadowed forms beneath her body add depth and complexity, hinting at unseen histories or emotional weight below the surface. Fairey’s use of contrast, both in color and negative space, reinforces the feeling of quiet tension, where beauty and unease coexist. The typography at the bottom anchors the image without overpowering it, allowing the scene to remain contemplative and open-ended.
Music Influence and Place in Fairey’s Work
Clementine fits squarely within Shepard Fairey’s body of work that draws inspiration from music as a vehicle for memory, mood, and social reflection. Much like his other Neil Young influenced pieces, this print prioritizes emotional resonance over overt political messaging, while still engaging with themes of fragility, endurance, and inner conflict. The floating figure can be read as a metaphor for navigating personal or cultural uncertainty, suspended between resistance and acceptance. As an Artist Proof, this edition carries added significance, reflecting Fairey’s direct involvement in the printing process and his commitment to craftsmanship. Clementine stands as a quieter, more introspective example of his Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, demonstrating how restraint and atmosphere can be just as powerful as bold iconography.
