Invert (Tony Hawk)
Limited edition screenprint on heavy paper • Attributed to Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant) in collaboration with Tony Hawk/J. Grant Brittain
Style & Movement
Contemporary Street Art / Neo-Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Multi-color screenprint (serigraph) utilizing high-contrast photographic solarization and neon ink overlays
Creation Period
Circa 2010s-2022 (Modern Era)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
An overhead, inverted perspective of professional skater Tony Hawk performing a maneuver. The composition features high-contrast stipple-effect rendering of Hawk's protective gear, highlighted by vibrant neon green safety pads and helmet against a textured, architectural concrete ground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; appears well-preserved within a professional frame with no visible UV damage or paper undulation.
Estimated Market Value
$600 - $1,200 USD
Auction Estimate
$400 - $800 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via primary market release (Obey Giant website) or a specialized contemporary art gallery; features a graphite signature or mark in the lower-left margin.
Art Historical Significance
A significant intersection of skate culture and contemporary graphic art. This piece exemplifies Shepard Fairey's practice of elevating subcultural icons through his signature propaganda-style aesthetic, immortalizing Tony Hawk as a figure of both athletic and pop-culture history.
Notable Features
Distinctive use of fluorescent 'Day-Glo' green ink; features the signature 'Obey' star logo integrated into the helmet design and a hand-penciled signature in the lower left corner.
Condition Issues
None visible through the glazing; possible minor edge wear concealed by the matting.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight; ensure the use of archival acid-free matting and UV-protective museum glass.
Collector Notes
The skater is Tony Hawk