Artwork Description
Floral Takeover 2017 Red Black 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 Red Black by Shepard Fairey (OBEY)
Artwork Overview
*Floral Takeover 2017 Red Black* is a striking ornamental composition by Shepard Fairey that showcases his mastery of pattern, repetition, and graphic balance. Drawing inspiration from vintage wallpaper, political poster design, and street-install aesthetics, the piece transforms a traditionally decorative floral motif into a commanding visual statement. The bold red florals layered against a deep black background create a high-contrast composition that feels both elegant and confrontational, a hallmark of Fairey’s visual language.
Style and Concept
This work reflects Fairey’s long-standing fascination with pattern as a tool for both beauty and disruption. Originally developed for street installations, these floral designs blur the line between fine art and urban intervention. By isolating the pattern as a stand-alone artwork, Fairey elevates decorative repetition into a meditative and powerful form, encouraging viewers to consider harmony, structure, and visual problem-solving as metaphors for broader social systems. The symmetrical vines and blossoms feel timeless, while the color palette anchors the piece firmly within the OBEY aesthetic.
Edition Details
Released in 2017, *Floral Takeover 2017 Red Black* 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 in a limited edition of 200. As one of four color variations in the Floral Takeover series, this red-and-black version stands out for its bold intensity and graphic clarity, making it a highly desirable example of Fairey’s pattern-driven works within contemporary pop and street art.
