The creative agency founded by Shepard Fairey, the artist behind the Barack Obama Hope and Kamala Harris Forward posters, has designed new art highlighting the Los Angeles Assembly candidate, Franky Carrillo.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artist and activist Shepard Fairey's Studio Number One (SNO) worked with California Assembly candidate Franky Carrillo on a campaign poster for Carrillo's run to represent District 52 in Los Angeles County. Credited for creating the original artwork is the design team at Studio Number One and creative directed by Shepard Fairey. The poster will become the image of the campaign's get-out-the-vote effort to educate the public on this historic race: Franky Carrillo could become the first exoneree elected to the California State Assembly.
Discussing his support of Franky Carrillo, Fairey said, "Democracy takes engagement before, during, and after the election. My work to democratize art is intended to inspire people to learn about the candidates and take action on the issues that matter. In this case, Franky Carrillo is a leader with a singular perspective on our justice system and marginalized communities, having served 20 years for a crime he didn't commit. He has the personal experience and dedication to shape lasting reform where we need it."
Carrillo responded, "When prolific, contemporary artist Shepard Fairey weighs in on an issue, it means something and carries real weight in our culture and consciousness. His 2015 street-art campaign The Stamp of Incarceration raised awareness about mass incarceration and the formerly incarcerated, who deserve a chance to rise above their past and make a difference for the future, for themselves and others in the community. I thank him for his support of my candidacy and for creating such a beautiful, moving image for my campaign."
In his personal capacity, Shepard Fairey formally endorsed Franky Carrillo, joining the many activists and leaders supporting the criminal justice reformer for his dedication to social justice and human rights.
Click here to download Franky Carrillo's social media graphics and share with #FrankyCarrilloForAD52. Click here to support Franky Carrillo for Assembly.
Franky, who served as a Commissioner on the L.A. County Probation Commission, is a Senior Policy Advisor for the L.A. Innocence Project at Cal State Los Angeles. He served 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit and was exonerated in 2011. Carrillo's story is featured in Netflix's "The Innocence Files." To learn more about Franky Carrillo, visit FrankyCarrillo.com and join the movement for a brighter future and justice for all. Click here to contribute || Follow on Instagram.
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