Banksy: An author of unique works, shrouded in mystery.
Banksy is the pseudonym, under which the English street artist hides. The works are created on external walls, pavements, or even gates. Apart from the unique art, however, it is interesting that the identity of this artist is very much unknown.
Banksy: Popular street artist.
Banksy is a legendary streetart artist, who has a very specific creative style.
During the 1990s, he began his career on the Bristol underground scene, and his work later spread throughout the world. Due to the fact that street art can hardly be transferred into a gallery, only authentic replicas are exhibited. It is those, that you can purchase for your home, as a painting, for example. Banksy's graffiti artwork specifically depicts controversial and current topics of societal issues.
Who is Banksy?
The true identity of this artist is unknown, though speculation has been made about the person who hides under this name. It's suspected to be the Swiss artist, named Maître de Casson, but he denies any truth to this. It is up to us to make assumptions as to who exactly this street artist is.
Despite the fact that this artist creates specific motifs, his work has become very popular. If you want to, you can buy a Banksy poster, which will become a unique element of any interior.
Modern interior decoration
In addition to posters, you can also get individual motifs in other forms - the Banksy painting will look great in modern interiors. Thanks to a certain dose of controversy, the pictures will definitely attract attention. You can choose from a variety of topics, depending on your preferences.
Creating your own picture
If you are interested in the work of this artist and would like to try it out, have a go at painting by Banksy, with numbers. You'll get a canvas with a pre-printed motif, which you'll paint in according to the numbers. The set includes:
- colours
- paintbrushes
- canvas
Now, it is up to you to start creating. Gradually your unique work will appear, and that's without you having to be a skilled painter!
The art hides a lot, yet it has something to offer. Whether you want to admire individual works or try creating, our Banksy range offers a whole number of interesting motifs.