Obey was started and owned by graffiti artist Shepard Fairey. The phrase "Obey" is used as satire like a joke on the people obeying the brainwashing of big brand names. All of the "propaganda" is satire.
Obey was started and owned by graffiti artist Shepard Fairey. The phrase "Obey" is used as satire like a joke on the people obeying the brainwashing of big brand names. All of the "propaganda" is satire.
Yes, but there is a point where the satire becomes so successful, that it becomes a parody of itself and can no longer preach from its high moral pulpit and becomes empty and hollow when it joins the ranks of popularity. Hence brands now picking it up and running with it. Fairey's creation has become the very monster he was identifying.
Completely agree! @leoplaw
Your correct but, his original art pieces have vanished like I say, the original piece had OBEY No-one, but now all I see people wearing is OBEY. Ask them, why they wear it :) next one you see.. I bet 10 steem no-one will say "because its sarcasm".. :)