Artwork Description
Floral Takeover 2017 Red Cream 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 Cream by Shepard Fairey
Floral Takeover 2017 Red Cream is a hand-pulled silkscreen print by Shepard Fairey, released in 2017 as part of a limited edition of 200. Printed in two colors on cream Speckletone fine art paper, the artwork measures 18 x 24 inches and is signed and numbered by the artist. The composition features an all-over floral pattern rendered in Fairey’s signature red, drawing inspiration from ornamental wallpaper, textile design, and historic decorative motifs.
Pattern, Power, and Subversion
At first glance, Floral Takeover appears purely decorative, but the repetition and scale transform the pattern into something more assertive. Fairey has long used pattern as a form of visual occupation, echoing his street practice of wheatpasting and large-scale installations. The floral imagery references traditional wallpaper and domestic design, yet its bold color and dense layout give it a confrontational presence. By elevating a repeat pattern into a standalone fine art print, Fairey challenges the boundary between decoration and statement, turning ornament into a vehicle for cultural takeover.
Place Within the OBEY Body of Work
This print belongs to a broader series in which Shepard Fairey explores pattern-making as both a design exercise and a conceptual tool. Originally developed for street installs, these patterns evolved into collectible fine art works that reflect his interest in propaganda aesthetics, repetition, and visual saturation. Floral Takeover 2017 Red Cream stands out for its balance of elegance and intensity, offering a quieter yet still commanding example of Fairey’s practice. As part of a four-version release, it has become a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate the graphic and ornamental side of the OBEY canon.
