Artwork Description
Floral Takeover 2017 Black Red Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY Hand-Pulled 2-Color on Cream Speckletone Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Artwork Obey Pop Culture Artist.
2017 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 200 Artwork Size 18x24 Silkscreen Print
"I'm always creating new patterns for my street installs and fine art pieces. I used to buy discontinued wallpaper, but now I design and print my own. These look nice as stand-alone prints, not just repeat patterns, so I'm releasing a 200-print edition of four versions. Buy a couch to match… coming soon… just kidding!" -Shepard Fairey- OBEY.
Floral Takeover 2017 Black Red by Shepard Fairey (OBEY)
Artwork Overview
*Floral Takeover 2017 Black Red* is a bold ornamental silkscreen by Shepard Fairey that flips the visual dominance of the Floral Takeover series. In this variation, deep black floral forms sit against a vivid red field, creating a composition that feels heavier, more assertive, and unmistakably graphic. The piece draws from classic wallpaper motifs while asserting itself as a contemporary work rooted in street art, design, and political poster traditions.
Style and Concept
Fairey’s Floral Takeover series reflects his ongoing interest in pattern as both decoration and disruption. Originally conceived for street installations, these repeating floral designs function as visual interventions, quietly infiltrating public space while maintaining a strong graphic identity. The Black Red colorway emphasizes contrast and density, giving the pattern a more commanding presence. The symmetry and repetition invite contemplation, while the bold palette reinforces Fairey’s belief that harmony and balance in design can mirror how complex systems might be approached in the real world.
Edition Details
Released in 2017, *Floral Takeover 2017 Black Red* is a hand-pulled, two-color silkscreen print on cream Speckletone fine art paper. The artwork measures 18 x 24 inches and is signed and numbered by Shepard Fairey as part of a limited edition of 200. One of four official color variants in the Floral Takeover series, this Black Red edition stands out for its intensity and visual weight, making it a standout example of Fairey’s pattern-based works within contemporary pop and street art.
