VIII. Stencil Print 5: Wrong Path
A silhouetted human figure walks into a tunnel marked with warning symbols. The path is lined with arrows that point backward—an inversion of progress.
Symbolism:
- Cultural regression masked as advancement
- Path dependency and media loops
Design Features:
- Arrows in cyan over gray create visual disruption
- Texture overlays mimic screen flicker
Est. Value (2025): $400–$525
Availability: Flat prints available; AP variant with blue overlay held in reserve
IX. Stencil Print 6: Consumer Control
A barcode stretches across the frame, transforming into prison bars. A human figure is shown mid-swipe at a self-checkout terminal, head bowed.
Interpretation:
- Autonomy traded for transactional convenience
- Surveillance capitalism in retail form
Design Notes:
- Barcode lines are warped like glitch art
- Obey star inserted in credit card chip
Est. Value (2025): $450–$600
Availability: Two in stock; included in full sets or solo display
X. Stencil Print 7: Pattern of Deceit
A stylized tapestry pattern contains hidden bombs, syringes, surveillance cameras, and oil rigs. What appears decorative from a distance becomes threatening up close.
Visual Language:
- Inspired by Persian rug design and military camouflage
- Gold/red palette draws viewer in before it repels
Collector Insight:
- Fairey often references this piece in design lectures as "danger hidden in elegance"
- Museums display this alongside war photography and textile activism
Est. Value (2025): $500–$675
Availability: Available as part of full suite or in framed pairings
XI. Stencil Print 8: Data Mining
A massive gear filled with human silhouettes rotates inside a circuit board. Bits of code are stylized as dollar signs, while surveillance satellites hover in the corners.
Symbolism:
- Digital labor, privacy erosion, algorithmic exploitation
- Echoes Metropolis (1927) machine-human fusion
Design Aspects:
- Cool-tone grays, circuit-board green ink
- Embossed-like effect in digital texture overlay
Est. Value (2025): $525–$700
Availability: One near-mint print; 2 held for matched set buyers
XII. Complete 2025 Valuation Index – Damaged Stencil Set
| Title | Est. Value (2025) |
|---|---|
| Natural Springs | $425–$550 |
| Target Exceptions | $400–$525 |
| Control Panel | $475–$600 |
| High Profit | $450–$625 |
| Wrong Path | $400–$525 |
| Consumer Control | $450–$600 |
| Pattern of Deceit | $500–$675 |
| Data Mining | $525–$700 |
| Complete Matched Set | $1,200 (original) → $1,800–$2,200 |
APs, framed sets, and portfolio certificate copies increase total value significantly.
XIII. Display Strategies – DIY to Curated Installation
Collector Configurations:
- Grid (2x4): Ideal for wall-scale installations
- Vertical Stack: Emphasizes narrative of control → consumption → collapse
- Stencil Wall Diptychs: Popular pairings include Control Panel + Data Mining or Target Exceptions + Wrong Path
Framing Tips:
- Keep original cream tone visible; float mount recommended
- Museum glass for depth and anti-glare
XIV. Closing Reflection – Blueprints of Power
The Damaged Stencil Series isn't just a glimpse behind Fairey's process. It's a map of how control is drawn, repeated, and sold. These works are not rhetorical—they are architectural. Systems of power revealed in design, one stencil at a time.
Collectors gravitate toward this series for its rawness, completeness, and relevance. It bridges Fairey's activist messaging with his design roots, making it one of the most accessible yet conceptually rich portfolios in his catalog.
All prints in Segment 2 are available for acquisition. Inquire for complete set pricing, AP upgrades, and installation support.
© 2025. Segment 2 complete. Full Damaged portfolio finalized.
