Fairey Shepard : Visual Disobedience

Hong Kong Contemporary Art Foundation (HOCA) presents “Visual Disobedience”, a large scale – survey exhibition of American artist Shepard Fairey for the first time in Hong Kong.

The show explores the trajectory of Fairey’s career focussing on the theme on power and responsibility contemplating the wide-spread abuse by position of authority, and the response this exploitation solicits.  The show runs from 27 October to 27 November 2016 at Shop B104 – Shop 305.

Shepard Fairey’s vision and mantra “Question Everything” seeks to redefine the complex relationship between humanity and the environment.

The exploration of notions of power and responsibility has been a key subject throghout Fairey’s oeuvre. On papers and on canvas, Fairey  has produced scathing criticism of political and corporate corruption and purported the playful concept of celebrity influence as both inspirational and detrimental. He has investigated the effects of war and has been a consistent champion of peace in our times.

The new, public exposition held in HOCA Foundation will consequently present a diverse and complex body of work, encompassing original stencils, rubyliths, canvases and prints. Together, the exhibition encourages the audience to contemplate one’s relationship with the environment both physically and philosophically, and attempts to simulate curiosity and reevaluate one’s perception of visual obedience simultaneously embodying HOCA’s commitment to promoting awareness and access to contemporary art.