The Obey campaign can be explained as an experiment in Phenomenology. The first aim
of Phemomenology is to reawaken a sense of wonder about one's environment. The Obey
campaign attempts to stimulate curiosity and bring people to question both the
campaign and their surroundings. Because people are not used to seeing
advertisements or propaganda for which the motive is not obvious, frequent and novel
encounters with Obey propaganda provoke thought and possible frustration,
nevertheless revitalizing the viewer's perception and attention to detail. To
catalyze a thoughtful dialogue deconstructing the process of image absorbtion is the
ultimate goal. All in the name of fun and observation.
The Obey campaign attempts to stimulate curiosity and bring people to question both
the campaign and their surroundings.