Shepard Fairey’s Feeding America Poster
March 15, 2010
You may have already seen this poster on a billboard or at a bus stop near you. The piece was created by contemporary artist Shepard Fairey, renowned creator of the red and blue Obama “Hope” poster.
Most recognized for his Obey Giant collaboration campaign, Fairey is considered by many to be one of today’s best-known and most influential street artists. Fairey was approached by his friend David Arquette, Feeding America Entertainment Council Chair, to create a piece to help raise awareness of the growing issue of hunger in America. Fairy created the image for an outdoor public service announcement (PSA) campaign for Feeding America and is now a member of the Entertainment Council.
I personally can’t help but be incredibly excited about this. Shepard Fairey has been using his talent to further social movements he cares about. What could be more inspiring? Feeding America is lucky to be on his list.
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Do you know where these posters can be purchased?
Posted by Peter | March 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Hi Peter,
At this time, we have no plans to sell or distribute a poster version of the ad directly to the public. This is still a new campaign, however, and if sufficient interest develops, we will look into offering copies.
Thanks for your comment!
Posted by Emily Basten | March 26, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Just saw these in Chicago. I think this will be a successful campaign for all the wrong reasons. The image is saccharine, unconvincingly “cute”, yet creepy. I wrote it off as a bad choice. Using this chubby cheeked illustration of a little girl in eye makeup smacks of manipulation and insincerity.
Then I found out it was “made” by the infamous Shepard Fairey, the same vandal who littered Chicago with banal Andre the Giant posters, etc. Being based in Chicago…shame on you Feeding America and shame on the AdCouncil for throwing this hack a position to booster his absurd reputation as a sincere advocate for anything of social or political import.
See the link that follow for a complete illustration
http://www.art-for-a-change.com/Obey/index.htm
From the link above:
Mat Gleason is an art critic, writer, and publisher of the Coagula Art Journal of Los Angeles, California. In a video interview that appeared in the Ovation Network documentary, Art or Not, Gleason compared Fairey’s art to advertisements for Coca-Cola, saying; “They’re both on the street, they’re both promoting a brand, and at the end of the day, it’s a very empty experience.” Gleason went on to say that, “I think that the art experience is to raise someone’s consciousness, and at the end of the day the Shepard Fairey experience is to promote the brand of Shepard Fairey as a corporate entity, so I don’t consider it art. He is about the furthest thing from art there is.”
I hope you bought him a royalty-free stock photo to rip-off…
Posted by P. Lagiarist | April 11, 2010 at 6:27 AM
Raising donations of food and funds requires strong public awareness and support of our mission, and Shepard Fairey’s work is clearly drawing attention to our organization and the work we do. We are grateful for his participation on our Entertainment Council and his generous donation of this iconic piece.
Posted by Elizabeth Rowan | April 14, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Whenever I saw this poster at the bus stop it would constantly remind me about those who are in less fortunate situation’s and those out there doing the best they can to change that
It would be great to one day own a copy of this poster myself if ever available
Posted by David | December 29, 2010 at 3:07 AM
Seeing SFairey @ a bus stop inspired me to research Feed America…now I will participate!
Posted by michelle hudson | January 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM