Shepard Fairey has long admired Jane Fonda for both her acting and her activism. At the beginning of the pandemic, he took part in a Zoom discussion with her, where they immediately connected over shared concerns—especially climate change and other environmental issues. Since then, Fairey has collaborated with Fonda, contributing ideas and creating art for Greenpeace and her environmental PAC.
For Fairey, working with Jane Fonda has been both inspiring and humbling, as her commitment to the causes she champions is remarkably deep and uncompromising. The portrait he created of her reflects grit, determination, and her advocacy for the planet—qualities that she authentically embodies. And yet, it still represents only a fraction of the scope of her character. In Fairey’s view, Jane Fonda is a leader whose example would benefit everyone to follow.