Banksy is a powerful name in the world of modern art. Banksy canvas art is so bold and stylistic in its approach that it is called Graffiti art. Banksy himself has never made any obvious public appearances although his work speaks volumes on his behalf.
The recluse
Banksy has always chosen to remain rather elusive. His work is often seen on the streets and bylanes of London. He chooses his subjects as common as the ordinary man to extraordinary concepts like social tyranny, poverty, injustice, corruption and several other concepts. Hardly anyone in London can actually claim to have seen the famous artist in action, although some passers-by may have been lucky enough to see him at work. He chooses his work timings carefully so that very few people get to see him. Based originally out of Yate, which is close to Bristol, Banksy uses freehand forms and stencils as his tools for these works.
Witty and prolific
Most of the banksy canvas art forms can best be described as witty and thoroughly sarcastic. Banksy makes sure to adorn bridges, walls, zoos as well as several other media across London as the media for his works. Almost every painting of his is a reflection of the culture, politics, ethics and other aspects of London society, which often borders on satire. There is tremendous irony in his works and this is one reason banksy canvas art is so popular with people of all age groups.
Attractive imagery
Most of the banksy canvas art has very attractive images on them. His technique of using stencils is truly unique and it is one reason all of his paintings stand out from the works of other artists. All of his paintings convey a message, usually a moral one reflecting anti-war, pro-freedom, anti-capitalistic and anti-establishment sentiments. Thus, common people of London and across the world find his paintings to speak a universal message. These paintings are something people can easily relate to. It comes as no surprise then that everyone appreciates them and yearns for more banksy canvas art works from the artist.
Subjects
The banksy canvas art subjects are wide and varied. The subjects of his paintings could be anything from a monkey, a rat, an elder child, soldiers, police officers to anything or anyone else. Animals are the subjects of his paintings quite often. Banksy is not a one-dimensional artist. His versatility as an artist can be seen from the fact that he even makes sculptors as well as designs his own stickers. Banksy’s works are so popular that celebrities such as Christina Aguilera and the like have bought his paintings. Once, Banksy even sold a painting called the ‘space girl and the bird’ for a huge amount of 288,000 pounds. Though a banksy canvas art is always bound to attract controversy, it is also a fact that its popularity has resulted in several art books being published. These include famous books such as ‘cut it out’, ‘banging your head against a brick wall’ and the like.
By: Luke Wildman
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Documentation of Banksy Canvas Art, Testament to Growing Popularity
October 6th, 2009Banksy has exhibited an innate ability to depict society in its truest form. Yet, he remains elusive and reclusive as ever before. People from across the world love Banksy canvas art and have started documenting it through various means.
Collectible art
Such is the fame and widespread appeal of Banksy that people across the world have started documenting his works. Whether it is in the form of tattoos, prints, photographs, posters or collected prints, his works have a massive fan following not just within London but also throughout the world.
Geographical restrictions
One of the biggest drawbacks of being a fan of Banksy canvas art is that you either have to be in London or other major cities across the world to see his works in real. Otherwise, you just have to make do with appreciating his works from a distance. Therefore, given the geographical restrictions of these places, people have started collecting his works through the forms of tattoos, collectible art, photographs and prints. In this manner, people can stay loyal to their beloved artist Banksy even when they are located miles away. Many ardent admirers and fans of Banksy canvas art even have customised tattoos on their bodies.
A rare and fleeting work
One of the reasons for the increased documentation of Banksy canvas art is because of its fleeting nature. The fact that Banksy makes his paintings on street walls, bridges and other common places and that his work falls within the category of Graffiti art makes his works be at the mercy of society. Many people, rival artists, contemporaries and ordinary people have destroyed several works created by the genius artist. Banksy canvas art has therefore become a rarity of sorts. Even people in London can never be sure how long a Banksy canvas art work will remain on the walls. It could just be destroyed within a few days. This is another reasons fans of Banksy’s works have started documenting them to make them a part of public memory forever.
Works on sale
Though Banksy himself prefers to remain elusive and rather reclusive, his works have resulted in massive sales. Celebrities like Christina Aguilera, Brad Pitt and the like have bought his paintings for huge amounts. In addition, his paintings have been shown in various high-end galleries, although Banksy himself prefers Banksy canvas art works to be displayed on the streets, their true place of belonging. Various collectors from across the globe purchase authentic Banksy canvas art at huge prices. Even if one has a Banksy creation as a portion of their wall décor or as individual drawings and objects, they have found tremendous resale value for such items.
Camera-shy person
Banksy is perhaps one of the few artists who choose to remain reclusive. Even the few videos of him working on the streets have blurred out the face. The media craves to get interviews from this celebrated artist but usually, the interviews are carried out on a remote basis. Banksy canvas art is a rarity and an exclusive piece to have. If you are a collector or appreciate fine art then you will know that Banksy canvas art is truly priceless!
By: Craig Coates
