Respect & Justice (Don't Be a Motherf*cker)
Limited edition screen print on cream speckletone paper • Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Street Art / Propaganda Art Style
Medium & Technique
Screenprint (silkscreen) with gold, cream, red, and black inks
Creation Period
2015
Dimensions & Format
18 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
Centrally features two hands reaching toward a flower with a skull in its core, flanked by lightning bolts. Includes the text 'DON'T BE A MOTHER#*X!!R' at the top and 'RESPECT & JUSTICE' at the bottom. The composition is circular and symmetrical, using a palette inspired by constructivism.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (based on visual inspection of the framed work)
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $650 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via Primary Market (Obey Giant website) or Secondary Market (collector); shows hand-numbering '340/450' in bottom left and artist signature in bottom right.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of Fairey's sociopolitical commentary, blending 20th-century propaganda aesthetics with subcultural language to promote social ethics and civility.
Notable Features
Includes the OBEY 'Star' and 'Globe' logos; hand-signed and numbered by the artist; exemplifies the artist's use of geometric patterns and decorative borders.
Condition Issues
None visible; appears well-preserved under glazing. Subject to potential UV fading if not behind UV-protective glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a stable environment with low humidity; use acid-free mounting materials and UV-filtering glass to prevent paper yellowing and ink fading.