“The way I make art - the way a lot of people make art - is as an extension of language and communication, where references are incredibly important. It's about making a work that is inspired by something preexisting but changes it to have a new value and meaning that doesn't in any way take away from the original - and, in fact, might provide the original with a second life or a new audience.” PeopleWayArtImportantFactsMightValuesLanguageAudienceCommunicationArt IsOriginalsInspiredExtensionsLanguage And Communication Author:Shepard Fairey
“I think the biggest thing that people fear when it comes to art becoming a business is those authentic, pure aspirations of art being compromised.” PeopleThinkingArtBecomingPureArt IsAspiration Author:Shepard Fairey
“Art is not always meant to be decorative or soothing, in fact, it can create uncomfortable conversations and stimulate uncomfortable emotions.” ArtEmotionArt IsUncomfortableMeant To BeSoothing Author:Shepard Fairey
“The way I make art, the way a lot of people make art, is as an extension of language and communication, where references are incredibly important.” PeopleWayArtImportantLanguageCommunicationArt IsExtensionsGraffitiLanguage And Communication Author:Shepard Fairey
“Public art is ephemeral by nature. Google 's new project not only catalogs an artist's work but archives it and allows people to see the art long after it has disappeared.” PeopleLongArtArtistProjectsArt IsGoogleEphemeralArchivesNew ProjectsPublic Art Author:Shepard Fairey
