"Based on the Peace Dove, a motif I’ve used in several iterations over the years, because as an icon, the dove is internationally recognized as a symbol of peace, making it ideal as a communication tool. With the wars going on in the world, a message of peace is more important now than ever. The peace dove includes a flower growing from the barb wire, symbolizing positive growth from an oppressive situation. In this version of the Barb Wire Dove, I’ve explored a new color and placement by having the gradient of red with spray texture into the blue rays up toward what could be interpreted as the sky to depict the dove rising above the darkness and into a more positive future." -Shepard Fairey
