Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the iconic imagery for Barack Obama in the recent US Presidential Election, has agreed to create artwork for WWF’s 2009 Earth Hour!

Shepard Fairey said he is keen to be part of the campaign and to help tackle the important global issue of climate change.

“Of all the crises we’re facing right now, I think the environmental one is the biggest – bigger than the economy, bigger than terrorism. It’s serious, but I’m hopeful about it, because I feel like every single person can make a difference and be part of the greater solution.

“If I can use my art in any way to have a positive impact, I’m glad to do it,” he said.

People will be invited to ‘Vote Earth’, to raise awareness of Earth Hour, a global initiative inviting people worldwide to switch off their lights on 28 March at 8.30pm, to show their support for action on climate change. Shepard Fairey is developing the iconic artwork for Vote Earth.

Your own copies of some of the new artwork can be downloaded from flickr, including an iPhone wallpaper!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthhour_global/