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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Frank Shepard Fairey was born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known initially for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. He usually uses just his middle and last name, and otherwise also known as Obey Giant. | Frank Shepard Fairey was born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known initially for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston calls him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. He usually uses just his middle and last name, and otherwise also known as Obey Giant. | ||
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== Designed Toy Releases == | == Designed Toy Releases == | ||
| + | These are toys designed by Shepard. | ||
*[[Mr Spray]] | *[[Mr Spray]] | ||
== Toy Series Participation == | == Toy Series Participation == | ||
| + | These are toys that Shepard has lent his design skills to. | ||
*[[Dunny]] - 8" Obey Giant, 1989 pieces, 2006 | *[[Dunny]] - 8" Obey Giant, 1989 pieces, 2006 | ||
*[[Qee]] - 8" Stealth Bomber Cat, 2006 | *[[Qee]] - 8" Stealth Bomber Cat, 2006 | ||
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*[[Qee]] - 8" Obey Bear, 2004 | *[[Qee]] - 8" Obey Bear, 2004 | ||
| − | == Customs | + | == Customs == |
| + | These are one-off pieces by Shepard. | ||
*Piece(s) for [[Crazy4Cult]], 2008 | *Piece(s) for [[Crazy4Cult]], 2008 | ||
*[[Devil Dog]] - custom for [[Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show]], 2008 | *[[Devil Dog]] - custom for [[Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show]], 2008 | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ===Customs | + | ===Customs=== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Dunnyshow04-shepherd.jpg|20" Dunny custom | Image:Dunnyshow04-shepherd.jpg|20" Dunny custom | ||
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Image:C4c08-fairey.jpg|for Crazy4Cult 2008 | Image:C4c08-fairey.jpg|for Crazy4Cult 2008 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
| + | *[http://www.obeygiant.com/ Obey Giant] | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey Wikipedia] | ||
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
