Banksy is a popular English graffiti artist. His current identity is unknown to the public. His technique is satirical street art, covering hot topics and negative connotations. A lot of documentaries have been done on his works. He does't name his works, but people do, and a couple of the publics favorites are Flower Thrower (2003, Jerusalem), Sweep it under the Carpet (2006-2007, London), and Cancelled Dreams (2010, Boston). His nearest artwork to Boise, is in LA, San Fran and New York. My best friend who lives in New Orleans lives very close to the (3rd) photo in this blog. The motto that goes along with his famous Cancelled Dreams (my personal favorite) is this " Go to work, send your kids to school, follow fashion, act normal, walk on the pavements, watch TV, save money for old age, obey the law then repeat after me: I am free". I find this quote that goes along with it to be completely relevant in this day. His paintings are quite large, most taking up alley walls, others only black and white colors being used with a splash of red or other color. A vocabulary word for his work would be picture plane, because most of the time his works are on a plane colored background, with the topic to the right center or left center. They are also realistic and representational.
Banksy has yet to be caught, which finds people constantly wondering who he is and where he will be painting next. He has painted in places such as Alabama; covering topics of racism and the KKK, New Orleans and the hurricanes, Jerusalem and wars and London (where people to believe he lives). In 2004 he painted a picture of cops kissing, which always gets people talking. I find Banksy to be very inspiring, and interesting. He covers topics that people don't enjoy talking about, or are too scared. He puts things out there for everyone to see and isn't afraid. He is one of my favorite artists and some of the photos below are some of my favorites.
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