One of Fairey most famous designs were his newspaper ad for professional wrestler Andre the Giant. Shepard came across an Andre the Giant picture which caught his attention and as result he decided to redesign the ad for fun into a Freemasons of the 21 Century poster. The goal of redesigning the advertisement was for Shepard amusement, not intending to send any real political message, but in hope to open viewer’s eyes about the world around them. Shepard posted stickers, flyers, and posters all around the Town of Providence Rhone Island.
Many people took notice of the design and began to talk about it all around town. His design was so popular in providence it gained national attention and when viral across the country. In an article by Obey
Many people took notice of the design and began to talk about it all around town. His design was so popular in providence it gained national attention and when viral across the country. In an article by Obey