How can we categorize Banksy's work -graffiti or murals?
banksy's work is very much related to politics and their game of playing around with our lives like a ball of string, eventually there wont be anything left of life, he incorporates, courts filled with chimpanzees and graffiti can wielding chimpanzees. His work can be describe as both random and simple, depending on how you see art through your eyes. Banksy's work is very grungy and almost messy, but we can tell a lot of time and preparation has been put into each work of art.
What are some of the differing opinions about Banksy's work?
His way of portraying politics with a humorous side is a great way to attract the audience and leave them searching for more. He assaults you with the fact that it's graffiti. So it's not permanent, it's slightly illegal. Secondly, it's graphic visually. He mixes up a variety of styles from urban to stenciled imagery to create provocative statements that challenge us socially to think more in depth about the artwork. His visuals and text provide us with puns that have more than one layer of consciousness. The joke makes us think twice about the message of his works. He challenges us about socially relevant issues, about art, about politics, about what we perceive to be important. This is what art truly is about.
How does his work sit in relation to consumerism?
Banksy’s work has been said to almost never be on sale. But his works are often put onto t shirts and other various items but Banksy does not gain any profit from these.
Can his work be sold?
Banksy’s work is not for sale on a regular basis. Banksy does not sell any products there for he does not gain profit for anything that is sold, you could say, 'in his name'. Banksy does not do commercial works. Also his works are placed around the country on various buildings, objects and walls that he may or may not own. Although one of the ways Banksys art is often sold is through street auctions.
Who is Banksy? Do we know his true identity?
Banksy’s identity still remains anonymous to the world. With out the artist, we are left to think who is responsible for these amazing works of art and will we ever know who Banksy really is? While there has been alot of questions as to the true identity on Banksy, an official quote on Banksy’s website stated “I am unable to comment on who may or may not be Banksy, but anyone described as being 'good at drawing' doesn't sound like Banksy to me.” Does this mean that the website is not even run by him? Will we ever be privileged to see him.
The 3 Pieces i have chosen are
Banksy’s identity still remains anonymous to the world. With out the artist, we are left to think who is responsible for these amazing works of art and will we ever know who Banksy really is? While there has been alot of questions as to the true identity on Banksy, an official quote on Banksy’s website stated “I am unable to comment on who may or may not be Banksy, but anyone described as being 'good at drawing' doesn't sound like Banksy to me.” Does this mean that the website is not even run by him? Will we ever be privileged to see him.
The 3 Pieces i have chosen are
'Art and Thieves go hand in hand'
A stencil of two constable's, perhaps hey are looking for the culprit, he is toying with the law by stenciling the very force that puts an end to many graffiti artists. He is lucky to be such a renowned artist.
'A self-portrait, featuring a stencil of a chimp's head'
This is a self portrait done for Simon cowell, American idol judge, Sony approached Banksy to depict Simon cowell as a stern-faced judge in a reproduction of one of his favourite pieces of art - and Cowell's delighted with the finished result "Sony wanted something totally unique and special to give to Simon - but he's not the easiest man to buy for. He's a secret art collector and loves the work of Edgar Degas - plus he's a huge fan of Banksy."
'Question time'
This artwork shows a court room filled with Chimpanzees rather than politicians, this is very clever as he is possibly referring to politicians as chimpanzees. They fight and fight over over something only to make things worse between them.
I personally love his work, His way of portraying polictics with a humorous side is a great way to attract the audience and leave them searching for more. Banksy's work is slightly illigal. Its graphic visually and also he mixes up a variety styles.
ReplyDeleteIn he's art work, it always provide us with puns that have more than one layer of consciousness.