“Obey Elephant” Art Print by Shepard Fairey (Onsale Info)

Posted in Art Prints on April 7th, 2009

Oh wow, this is going to be a crazy release.  Obey Giant is ready to release this truly great new art print by Shepard Fairey.  If things go as they have been, “Obey Elephant” will be an 18″ x 24″ screenprint with an edition of 450 and a price of $45.  These will go up on Thursday, April 9th at a random time.  Visit ObeyGiant.com.

56 Responses to ““Obey Elephant” Art Print by Shepard Fairey (Onsale Info)”

  1. lion king, on April 7th, 2009 at 4:46 am Said:

    pretty dope I must say

  2. mksound, on April 7th, 2009 at 4:59 am Said:

    and away we go…

  3. grasking, on April 7th, 2009 at 5:16 am Said:

    I like elephants, but this not so much. Is that an ear or a t-bone steak?

  4. recycler, on April 7th, 2009 at 5:26 am Said:

    wow this is very distracting

  5. skoola, on April 7th, 2009 at 6:14 am Said:

    if this were to be released at a set time it would break the internet

  6. robert, on April 7th, 2009 at 7:25 am Said:

    Looks like a Black Label collab (or tribute)…. surprised this isn’t mentioned?

    http://www.coloradoboarder.com/product_photos/thumbnails/tn_B.LabelElephant.jpg

  7. DeltaSigChi4, on April 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am Said:

    Sorry, the shop is inaccessible temporarily. Please try again later.

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  8. J, on April 7th, 2009 at 9:24 am Said:

    Very busy. I love elephants. I’d like if the flower were just a flower and “Obey” were stuck elsewhere. But maybe it’s a running theme that I am ignorant to.

  9. swayze, on April 7th, 2009 at 9:50 am Said:

    Just a bunch of recycled images. He just couldn’t create a new flower or dove? C’mon now. Even the warp on the blacket is kind of funky.

  10. Matt, on April 7th, 2009 at 10:14 am Said:

    *Sigh*

  11. Machination, on April 7th, 2009 at 10:20 am Said:

    This may be my favourite piece from him, but I’m not a fan of his work. A lot of it is re-used. Most artists have a style they use over and over again, but a lot of their stuff is hand-drawn or more intricate.

  12. Moog, on April 7th, 2009 at 10:52 am Said:

    I dont care if this was Fairey or who ever

    I love this !

    I wont be able to get this as I never make it past paypal – This is where I love flippers and Ebay.

  13. Matthew Ryan Sharp, on April 7th, 2009 at 11:35 am Said:

    Yeah, I am surprised nobody caught the Black Label Skates logo sooner on the elephant cover. Is this a collab between the two. I know Black Label is doing a 10 years of the elephant deck series…is this included as well?

  14. Brian, on April 7th, 2009 at 11:42 am Said:

    I don’t like how there is leftover bits of the pattern near the elephant’s feet. Looks like the pattern is just abruptly cut off. Pretty sloppy work there Mr. Fairey.

  15. skoola, on April 7th, 2009 at 1:47 pm Said:

    Matthew Ryan Sharp, on April 7th, 2009 at 11:35 am Said:

    “Yeah, I am surprised nobody caught the Black Label Skates logo sooner on the elephant cover. Is this a collab between the two. I know Black Label is doing a 10 years of the elephant deck series…is this included as well?”

    There has already been a Black Label skate deck released w/ this Shep image, so yes there was a collab between the 2

  16. BEEFLOAF, on April 7th, 2009 at 3:07 pm Said:

    I AM LEANING SERIOUSLY TOWARDS PURCHASING THIS PRINT.

  17. kwyjibo, on April 7th, 2009 at 3:40 pm Said:

    “Moog, on April 7th, 2009 at 10:52 am Said:
    I dont care if this was Fairey or who ever

    I love this !

    I wont be able to get this as I never make it past paypal – This is where I love flippers and Ebay.”

    This is where eBay and flippers also love you! :)

  18. Matthew Ryan Sharp, on April 7th, 2009 at 4:19 pm Said:

    Thanks Skoola, good to know.

  19. lion king, on April 7th, 2009 at 4:38 pm Said:

    what is flippers!? I tried to google it but that did not provide me with any answer.

  20. Brian (im the other brian), on April 7th, 2009 at 5:10 pm Said:

    I live in Africa and I have never seen such a retarded looking elephant.

  21. meatloaf, on April 7th, 2009 at 5:21 pm Said:

    It’s not one of his better prints, but it should sell out within an hour or so

  22. Shep Flipper, on April 7th, 2009 at 6:44 pm Said:

    I’m sure he stole the elephant from somewhere.

    Here’s to hoping I get one to flip

  23. Matt, on April 7th, 2009 at 7:24 pm Said:

    meh

  24. Hangar18, on April 7th, 2009 at 7:55 pm Said:

    the deck: http://www.calsk8.com/black-label-salman-agah-years-deck-p-2500.html

  25. J, on April 7th, 2009 at 8:14 pm Said:

    “[B]ut it should sell out within an hour or so” -Why would it take so long? Because it is an unannounced drop?

  26. meatloaf, on April 7th, 2009 at 8:31 pm Said:

    The more popular a print is, the longer it takes to sell out on OG.com

  27. 3D, on April 7th, 2009 at 8:35 pm Said:

    There’s something wierd with the way the elephants legs are drawn. The print shows the right front and right back leg both striding forward.

    An elephant (and most other) 4 legged animals walk with alternating legs striding forward. Right front striding with Left back. Then Left front striding with Right back.

    But anyway… kudos to Shepard for releasing a print for less than $50. How about releasing some reprints of your early stuff. That would really F- the flippers and speculators on eBay who only buy your prints to make money off your back. They don’t even take it out of the tube. ScrewThem.

  28. aric, on April 8th, 2009 at 11:40 am Said:

    Releasing some reprints of his early stuff would also be a great way to screw art collectors and Shep fans. Sounds like you’re just bitter 3D.

  29. meatloaf, on April 8th, 2009 at 12:10 pm Said:

    It would also be a great way to ruin his career

  30. 3D, on April 8th, 2009 at 2:11 pm Said:

    Aric, it sounds like you’re a speculator/flipper. In which case i won’t lose any sleep if you’re screwed. LOL

    To protect collectors, Shepard can make reprints unsigned. Or print it on a different stock paper than the original. I just want to have a nice legit copy of that old Ming the Merciless print to hang on my wall.

    So please don’t get your panties all in a bunch over losing money on your investment. It was just a thought. It’s not like I have Shepard on speed dial over here.

  31. Moog, on April 8th, 2009 at 2:23 pm Said:

    I wish you had not pointed out its legs – That’s all I can see now – weird legs !
    The back ones seem fine – There again Elephant expert I am not !

  32. Brian (im the other brian), on April 8th, 2009 at 2:55 pm Said:

    Screw the legs, the whole damn thing is weird lookin.

  33. somethingnew, on April 8th, 2009 at 3:07 pm Said:

    The elephant has three right legs for some reason?

    This poster wouldn’t fly as a first year student’s color and comp class project. Way too many different patterns fighting for visual dominance, and no established visual hierarchy. Whats the significance of the dove vs. the elephant vs. the flower? Why is there a geometric halftone pattern in the sunburst and very organic patterns used for the rest?

    If you like this poster you support Satan.

  34. wizdom101, on April 8th, 2009 at 3:13 pm Said:

    some comments crack me up! This is not a poster that I would have on my wall, but I will still give it a try and flip later to get some more dough to buy something better.

  35. aric, on April 8th, 2009 at 3:38 pm Said:

    Rare collectable things are desireable and thus expensive. Art, designer bags, classic cars, its all the same! If you want it, save up, and buy it.

    My panties aren’t in a bunch. You’re the one getting your own feathers all ruffled by “flippers/speculators.”

    Bitter AND needy.

  36. Brian (im the other brian), on April 8th, 2009 at 5:21 pm Said:

    I support Satan, but I dont support this poster.

  37. Matthew Ryan Sharp, on April 8th, 2009 at 6:20 pm Said:

    This thread got really awesome…from art print release to the “unbelievable” animal proportions to Satan worship…OMG comment threads have it all! This just made my Wednesday.

  38. DeltaSigChi4, on April 9th, 2009 at 2:37 am Said:

    I think my fucking hand is broken!

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  39. Moog, on April 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am Said:

    Darn – There site is already crashing due to nob Jockeys like me refreshing !
    The weird 3 legged and 1 left legged elephants in demand……..

  40. Daddy Wellfare, on April 9th, 2009 at 1:20 pm Said:

    Sorry, the shop is inaccessible temporarily. Please try again later.

  41. Tha REV, on April 9th, 2009 at 4:44 pm Said:

    The whole obey site purchasing process is a joke.

    Honestly, how does anyone get past all the screens to purchase?

  42. bob, on April 9th, 2009 at 5:09 pm Said:

    what the hell, it’s lagging so bad

  43. R, on April 9th, 2009 at 5:21 pm Said:

    Got mine!!! SWEEET!!

  44. wizdom101, on April 9th, 2009 at 5:38 pm Said:

    when Shep releases a new poster the internetz stop

  45. Daddy Wellfare, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:01 pm Said:

    i’m guessing its sold out? Every time I add it my cart is empty.

  46. Stephen, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:03 pm Said:

    And its gone… feel free to buy mine on eBay! It should be up on the search soon(the one with the gift icon) =)

  47. Daddy Wellfare, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:05 pm Said:

    good for you stephen… now that you got that over with can you please find a real job???

  48. Stephen, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:06 pm Said:

    Sorry already have a full time job, and 22 units of classes in college. Computer Programs for automated buying > you sitting at the computer complaining.

  49. Daddy Wellfare, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:12 pm Said:

    Computers programs for automated buying? okay frat boy, have fun with that.

  50. Stephen, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:13 pm Said:

    Autorefresh + if(newitem == true) tab into click buy. Computer Science at its finest.

  51. THE (REAL) BRIAN, on April 9th, 2009 at 6:15 pm Said:

    Haha, you noobs missed out. There is a secret to it, +1 for me..

  52. Tom W, on April 9th, 2009 at 8:28 pm Said:

    Anyone who got one and is looking to trade… Please please please hit me up.. I’ve got lots o fairey plus others available.. dr_flie on EB…

  53. OMG Posters! » Archive » “Obey Eye” Art Print by Shepard Fairey (Onsale Info), on April 16th, 2009 at 4:08 am Said:

    [...] Obey designs, both in message and aesthetics.  While I really like the direction of this one, that Elephant is a tough act to follow.  This is an 18″ x 24″ screenprint, will likely have an [...]

  54. dylan, on April 16th, 2009 at 6:29 am Said:

    im not sure i like this print .. at all .. its a bit lame .. too be hones t. not great design .. but what does he care :) ..

    good for him

  55. Devin Briggs, on August 11th, 2009 at 1:30 am Said:

    Anyone wanna buy this print off me?
    I have 2 signed prints by Shepard on my desk as I type…

  56. Gary, on November 20th, 2010 at 5:09 pm Said:

    I got one of these signed by artist and boardrider hanging on my wall at home. allways loved black label stuff… and now love shepard s stuff aswell.

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