Banksy

Street Artist Biography

Stencils and Installations

Perhaps the most famous stencil artist in the world, Banksy, has created a subculture of its own in the street art field. Not only does his work include many powerful images, which are often controversial, but they may also be seen through-out the internet as viral images.

His most common form of street art are stencils. These are often multi-layered stencils and/or combined with other media sources such as spray-paint. However, he will also include just about anything found in the streets like street signs and other objects to convey his message.

Very little is known about this artists, since he refuses to be interviewed and keeps his identity low-key. However, his work of art is often satirical and combine dark-humor with graffiti. World-renown mystery man, Banksy has risen to one of the world's greatest street artist by creating an urge to understand his character. Street art fanatics are constantly satisfied with each and every piece of art he delivers, though he mainly leaves them wanting more. This often carries one's curiosity to a complete new perspective or idea.


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