Third Eye Open

15.25 inches by 20.5 inches
Edition of 450
September 5, 2024
$100 - Sold Out

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A black and white illustration of a woman with roses in her hair, above a stylized eye and a red circle with red and black…

The Third Eye Open letterpress incorporates the portrait I originally made for my Make Art Not War print back during the Iraq War. This print image also includes a third eye blooming like a flower, I believe that what the third eye represents: a dialogue with one’s inner self, higher consciousness, and quest for enlightenment, is essential to achieve peace and harmony. I’ve often used the phrase “eyes open-mind open” and I think “third eye open” is a similar but slightly weightier idea because it addresses looking not only outward to observe, but inward as well. I’m very happy with how this image translated as a letterpress. The debossed impression in the paper adds a subtle, elegant depth to the print.
-Shepard

A close-up of a print showing black and white lines and shapes, with a red circle in the bottom left corner.
A close-up of a print showing black and white lines and shapes, with a red circle in the bottom left corner.
A close-up of the bottom right corner of a print, showing red and black rays, a signature, and the number "1/450"…
A close-up of the bottom right corner of a print, showing red and black rays, a signature, and the number "1/450"…
A close-up, embossed detail of a stylized eye design on a white paper surface.
A close-up, embossed detail of a woman's face with roses in her hair, on a white paper surface.

PRINT DETAILS:
Third Eye Open. 15.25 x 20.5 inches. Letterpress on cream cotton paper with hand-deckled edges.. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 450. Obey publishing chop in lower left corner. Comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart. $100. Obey publishing chop in lower left corner. Available on Thursday, September 5th @ 10 AM PDT at https://store.obeygiant.com. Max order: 1 per customer/household. International customers are responsible for import fees due upon delivery (Except UK orders under $160).⁣ ALL SALES FINAL.