First off, Shepard Fairey created the obey/giant posters as a study on label recognition and has since become a cult icon.
Second, The term "underground" may have at one time been a word to describe the unknown or misunderstood by what I call the "Gallery Elite", but I believe this term has now been embraced by non mainstream artists. I'm proud to say that I am an underground artist and frankly, I don't want to be anywhere near what the rest of the art world thinks is tasteful art. Being underground provides a certain identity. I do think this is a growing movement, just as punk music was considered underground and is now catapulted into the spotlight with "pop punk". My hope is that this underground movement doesn't turn into a fad, but gains at least enough momentum to push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable art. I have a website myself that is doing it's own little part in all of this. Check it out at www.chromatoseunderground.com
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