He should be arrested for his crimes. He should be commended
for his social commentary. He has defaced property. He has enhanced his urban
environment. He is a criminal. He is an artist. Banksy is in a league of his
own. He is one of the coolest guys that no one knows…at least his true
identity. No one knows him besides his art dealer and a select few. Literally
making his mark first all over Bristol and London; now the world is target.
Ranging from Tel Aviv to New York he is a sensation. His works are alarming,
humorous, poignant and ridiculous. An Artist/Graffiti Writer of a unique,
personal vision that engages and enrages in equal measure. His work is
distinctive and immediately recognizable.
Banksy works primarily with stencils. He can accomplish more
in a short, safer time period. His work is going on walls and spaces that if he
were caught in the act of posting would lead to serious jail time. He has
placed his work on gallery walls like the Tate and modified objects on sidewalks
for his artistic purposes. Often his stencils extend from their wall beginnings
into and becoming a true part of the world. His graffiti is often tailored for
a specific spaces and this speaks to his brilliance and daring. Location is all
to Banksy.
“Exit Through The Gift Shop” is Banksy’s documentary film
piece. It is amazing! It centrally questions the notion of art and the artist
in the contemporary world. His book “Banksy,Wall and Piece” should be in every
home and library. Many of his quotes, illustrations and stories are told here.
He
has ventured into animation with an extended “Simpson” intro segment. This was
another phenomenal piece for the adventurous Banksy. Banksy is in the running of becoming one of
the enlightened social humorists of our times and compares to the greats of
print, literature, spoken word and paint. His reputation is richly deserved; a
true artist in tune with his times speaking with a resounding voice. Long live
Banksy!
Banksy Quotes
― Banksy
“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by
people breaking the rules but by people following the rules. It's people who
follow orders that drop bombs and massacre villages”
― Banksy
“I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop
breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for
the last time.”
― Banksy
“Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world I can't
even finish my second apple pie.”
― Banksy
