: OBEY was formed in 2001 as an extension of Shepard Fairey's street art campaign. The "Melanie" pieces are part of this legacy, treating clothing as a canvas to spread art and populist views. Availability
Obey follows Melanie Travis, a sharp-witted but gentle-natured librarian-turned-detective, who finds herself entangled in a puzzling death at a seemingly idyllic lakeside retreat. When a domineering philanthropist is found dead under suspicious circumstances during a weekend writers’ workshop, Melanie must separate fact from fiction—before the killer pens a final chapter with her name in it.
The Obey Giant logo has also become a symbol of resistance and activism. In 2020, Fairey, the creator of the logo, partnered with the non-profit organization, Artists for a New South Africa, to create a series of posters featuring the Obey Giant logo. The posters were designed to promote social justice and activism in the face of systemic racism and inequality.
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