Product Description: E Pluribus Venom collects a large body of work produced by Shepard Fairey and presented at the Jonathan Levine gallery during his massive exhibition in the summer of 2007. Serving as more than just an exhibition catalog, this book expounds upon themes presented in the show. The title E Pluribus Venom which translates Out of many, poison is derived from E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one) an early motto adopted by the U.S. Government which appears on U.S. currency. The artist s thesis is that many becoming one, or a loss of power and influence of the individual in favor of homogeny is a symptom of a society in decline. E Pluribus Venom is comprised of artworks designed to question the symbols and methods of the American machine and American dream and also celebrate those who oppose blind nationalism and war. Some of Fairey s works use currency motifs or a Norman Rockwell aesthetic to employ the graphic language of the subjects they critique. Other works use a blend of Art Nouveau, hippie, and revolutionary propaganda styles to celebrate subjects advocating peace.
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Rating: - Obey Book Rocks
This book is filled awesome art work and stories. I have this book on my coffee table and always get complements on it.....
Rating: - Great book
Another great book by Fairey. This book takes you through the Obey campaign and the like-titled show. As reviewed on [...], the full color spreads and pictures of work in process allow a glimpse into the ... Read More
Rating: - E Pluribus Venom by Shepard Fairey
This book is awesome, Shepard Fairey is a great artist. I think most of the people have seen his designs, even if they`re not knowing that they`re his. You should check it out, lot`s of pictures and designs. ... Read More
Rating: - E Pluribus Venom Review
Great book. Really good collection of images and artist's thoughts on pieces. I was lucky enough to see show in person and this book is the best thing ever for any fan of Fairey or people looking to see great ... Read More
Rating: - Rad
I bought two copies: one to keep and one to cut up. There are so many rad pictures from Shep in this book that I knew I was going to want to make little framed pictures of them. I even thought of cutting out pictures ... Read More
