Banksy By: Joline La
Biography Not much is known about identity Speculation of who he actually is believed to have been born in Bristol, England around 1974 Started in early 1990’s in a graffiti gang Started using stencils to speed up his time after nearly being caught by police
Characteristics of his works: Uses striking images Use of slogans (sometimes) Medium: spray paint Political themes War, capitalism, hypocrisy and greed Common subjects: Rats, apes, policemen, children Stencils
Laugh Now, Sandwich Board Monkey -Humility -goes with the saying “don’t step on the little people to get to the top, as you may need them on your way back down” -humans cause damage to the environment and other species with little regard for anything else
“Follow Your Dreams-Cancelled” Boston 2010 Spray Paint
“Sweeping It Under the Carpet” London 2006 Spray paint
“Armored Dove of Peace” Bethlehem 2005 Spray paint
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