Obey (Shepard Fairey), Debbie Harry Zebra Skin, silkscreen print, 46x61 cm, 2014

Debbie Harry Zebra Skin is a silkscreen print by American artist and street artist Shepard Fairey, also known as Obey. The work depicts Debbie Harry, singer of the band Blondie.

Obey has declared himself a fan of them since childhood, for their interesting ability to range between musical genres such as rock, soul, hip-hop and reggae. The subject is captured in a photograph taken by Chris Stein, co-founder and guitarist of the group, as well as a photographer himself.

Stein had also immortalised Andy Warhol himself while portraying the singer for his famous pop artwork, which was certainly an inspiration for Obey. The zebra-striped background enhances the face of Debbie Harry, a timeless icon of style and beauty, who bewitches the observer with a deep gaze and red-tinted lips.

The silkscreen print is from 2014, is signed in the bottom right-hand corner and is numbered in a limited edition of 450.