eyectopus
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by eyectopus on Jul 23, 2021 17:11:10 GMT 1, Are you guys saying the more recent ones have paint on them to achieve the effect? FWIW early batch on left, most recent on right. A huge difference in terms of how bright the vest portion is on the first in comparison to the most recent, which has a ton more dirt, sand etc, which causes the difference. I kind of like the most recent one more; a weathered and shitty looking welcome mat seems much more Banksy’esque to me. I’m giving one of these to a family member as a bday gift. Trying to decide which one to keep. 
I'd keep the weathered one. If the family member isn't a big Banksy fan they may rather the brighter one as it stands out, is a bit fresher looking and may display better. The other one has more elements that suggest the history and origins of the mats. However, both look great and are just the variations to be expected in handmade items using these materials.
Are you guys saying the more recent ones have paint on them to achieve the effect? FWIW early batch on left, most recent on right. A huge difference in terms of how bright the vest portion is on the first in comparison to the most recent, which has a ton more dirt, sand etc, which causes the difference. I kind of like the most recent one more; a weathered and shitty looking welcome mat seems much more Banksy’esque to me. I’m giving one of these to a family member as a bday gift. Trying to decide which one to keep. I'd keep the weathered one. If the family member isn't a big Banksy fan they may rather the brighter one as it stands out, is a bit fresher looking and may display better. The other one has more elements that suggest the history and origins of the mats. However, both look great and are just the variations to be expected in handmade items using these materials. |
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eyectopus
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by eyectopus on Jul 23, 2021 17:18:00 GMT 1, I some people still question displaying these mats. I am finding that visitors to my home ask about it. Family members that would not have any interest in art have taken an interest in it, they only other piece where visitors and family showed as much interest is an Obey HPM.
What are others people experience from displaying the mats?
I some people still question displaying these mats. I am finding that visitors to my home ask about it. Family members that would not have any interest in art have taken an interest in it, they only other piece where visitors and family showed as much interest is an Obey HPM.
What are others people experience from displaying the mats?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Charlie Bronson on Jul 23, 2021 17:19:03 GMT 1, Are you guys saying the more recent ones have paint on them to achieve the effect? FWIW early batch on left, most recent on right. A huge difference in terms of how bright the vest portion is on the first in comparison to the most recent, which has a ton more dirt, sand etc, which causes the difference. I kind of like the most recent one more; a weathered and shitty looking welcome mat seems much more Banksy’esque to me. I’m giving one of these to a family member as a bday gift. Trying to decide which one to keep. I'd keep the weathered one. If the family member isn't a big Banksy fan they may rather the brighter one as it stands out, is a bit fresher looking and may display better. The other one has more elements that suggest the history and origins of the mats. However, both look great and are just the variations to be expected in handmade items using these materials.
Great points, bud. I totally agree. The brighter one is the one to gift.
Are you guys saying the more recent ones have paint on them to achieve the effect? FWIW early batch on left, most recent on right. A huge difference in terms of how bright the vest portion is on the first in comparison to the most recent, which has a ton more dirt, sand etc, which causes the difference. I kind of like the most recent one more; a weathered and shitty looking welcome mat seems much more Banksy’esque to me. I’m giving one of these to a family member as a bday gift. Trying to decide which one to keep. I'd keep the weathered one. If the family member isn't a big Banksy fan they may rather the brighter one as it stands out, is a bit fresher looking and may display better. The other one has more elements that suggest the history and origins of the mats. However, both look great and are just the variations to be expected in handmade items using these materials. Great points, bud. I totally agree. The brighter one is the one to gift. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Charlie Bronson on Jul 23, 2021 17:22:06 GMT 1, I some people still question displaying these mats. I am finding that visitors to my home ask about it. Family members that would not have any interest in art have taken an interest in it, they only other piece where visitors and family showed as much interest is an Obey HPM. What are others people experience from displaying the mats?
I have mine in front of my double doors leading out to my backyard. Last time my parents came by to visit, my mom ended up stepping on and resting one foot on the mat. I cringed a bit, but didn’t say anything as I didn’t want to explain why I had a $1500 floor mat on the ground😂. Luckily, she took her foot off it it after about 10 seconds.
I some people still question displaying these mats. I am finding that visitors to my home ask about it. Family members that would not have any interest in art have taken an interest in it, they only other piece where visitors and family showed as much interest is an Obey HPM. What are others people experience from displaying the mats? I have mine in front of my double doors leading out to my backyard. Last time my parents came by to visit, my mom ended up stepping on and resting one foot on the mat. I cringed a bit, but didn’t say anything as I didn’t want to explain why I had a $1500 floor mat on the ground😂. Luckily, she took her foot off it it after about 10 seconds. |
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eyectopus
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by eyectopus on Jul 23, 2021 18:08:51 GMT 1, I'd keep the weathered one. If the family member isn't a big Banksy fan they may rather the brighter one as it stands out, is a bit fresher looking and may display better. The other one has more elements that suggest the history and origins of the mats. However, both look great and are just the variations to be expected in handmade items using these materials. Great points, bud. I totally agree. The brighter one is the one to gift.
Also, I don't recall seeing one that weathered before which could be another reason for holding on to that one.
I'd keep the weathered one. If the family member isn't a big Banksy fan they may rather the brighter one as it stands out, is a bit fresher looking and may display better. The other one has more elements that suggest the history and origins of the mats. However, both look great and are just the variations to be expected in handmade items using these materials. Great points, bud. I totally agree. The brighter one is the one to gift. Also, I don't recall seeing one that weathered before which could be another reason for holding on to that one. |
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eyectopus
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by eyectopus on Jul 23, 2021 18:19:04 GMT 1, I some people still question displaying these mats. I am finding that visitors to my home ask about it. Family members that would not have any interest in art have taken an interest in it, they only other piece where visitors and family showed as much interest is an Obey HPM. What are others people experience from displaying the mats? I have mine in front of my double doors leading out to my backyard. Last time my parents came by to visit, my mom ended up stepping on and resting one foot on the mat. I cringed a bit, but didn’t say anything as I didn’t want to explain why I had a $1500 floor mat on the ground😂. Luckily, she took her foot off it it after about 10 seconds.
When artworks and functional objects get confused 🙂 While not an artwork I treat a Julian Opie tray as one in my kitchen. A few times now it was picked up to be used by family and I have had to ask them not to use it. I'm sorry I didn't get a 2nd one to be used.
I some people still question displaying these mats. I am finding that visitors to my home ask about it. Family members that would not have any interest in art have taken an interest in it, they only other piece where visitors and family showed as much interest is an Obey HPM. What are others people experience from displaying the mats? I have mine in front of my double doors leading out to my backyard. Last time my parents came by to visit, my mom ended up stepping on and resting one foot on the mat. I cringed a bit, but didn’t say anything as I didn’t want to explain why I had a $1500 floor mat on the ground😂. Luckily, she took her foot off it it after about 10 seconds. When artworks and functional objects get confused 🙂 While not an artwork I treat a Julian Opie tray as one in my kitchen. A few times now it was picked up to be used by family and I have had to ask them not to use it. I'm sorry I didn't get a 2nd one to be used. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by apprint on Jul 23, 2021 18:35:34 GMT 1, They have like fake pain on it, to make those look used when they are not I think you're actually right here. I just checked mine and there is "mud" over the stitching, which suggests it was added after it was sewn onto the mat.
Are you guys saying the more recent ones have paint on them to achieve the effect? FWIW early batch on left, most recent on right. A huge difference in terms of how bright the vest portion is on the first in comparison to the most recent, which has a ton more dirt, sand etc, which causes the difference. I kind of like the most recent one more; a weathered and shitty looking welcome mat seems much more Banksy’esque to me. I’m giving one of these to a family member as a bday gift. Trying to decide which one to keep. Wow, a nice gift to give! Keep the left one for you 😄.
They have like sand, can be removed with you finger....
They have like fake pain on it, to make those look used when they are not I think you're actually right here. I just checked mine and there is "mud" over the stitching, which suggests it was added after it was sewn onto the mat. Are you guys saying the more recent ones have paint on them to achieve the effect? FWIW early batch on left, most recent on right. A huge difference in terms of how bright the vest portion is on the first in comparison to the most recent, which has a ton more dirt, sand etc, which causes the difference. I kind of like the most recent one more; a weathered and shitty looking welcome mat seems much more Banksy’esque to me. I’m giving one of these to a family member as a bday gift. Trying to decide which one to keep. Wow, a nice gift to give! Keep the left one for you 😄. They have like sand, can be removed with you finger.... |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Icesay on Jul 23, 2021 21:00:05 GMT 1, Always great to see people with multiples!
Always great to see people with multiples!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by vvk on Jul 23, 2021 21:34:08 GMT 1, oh man, im hoping this is not true . i guess i better take a closer look 2 theis new one. was for my bros bday. but now i might just have to use it as a ... well you guessed it a welcome mat I like mine that way...it add to the story. If you don't want it muddy, just wash the mud away with a wet cloth. So dramatic...
the story of these is horible enough, except for the fact that they take a negative and make it a positive.
But adding dirt for the effect is just wrong.
oh man, im hoping this is not true . i guess i better take a closer look 2 theis new one. was for my bros bday. but now i might just have to use it as a ... well you guessed it a welcome mat I like mine that way...it add to the story. If you don't want it muddy, just wash the mud away with a wet cloth. So dramatic... just to be clear, Im fine with the OG mud . Im just creeped out with the "painted / added" mud for Effect. the story of these is horible enough, except for the fact that they take a negative and make it a positive. But adding dirt for the effect is just wrong. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by dreadware on Jul 23, 2021 21:35:57 GMT 1, I like mine that way...it add to the story. If you don't want it muddy, just wash the mud away with a wet cloth. So dramatic... just to be clear, Im fine with the OG mud . Im just creeped out with the "painted / added" mud for Effect. the story of these is horible enough, except for the fact that they take a negative and make it a positive. But adding dirt for the effect is just wrong.
we don't know that for sure...in any case,I like mine 
I like mine that way...it add to the story. If you don't want it muddy, just wash the mud away with a wet cloth. So dramatic... just to be clear, Im fine with the OG mud . Im just creeped out with the "painted / added" mud for Effect. the story of these is horible enough, except for the fact that they take a negative and make it a positive. But adding dirt for the effect is just wrong. we don't know that for sure...in any case,I like mine |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by vvk on Jul 23, 2021 23:13:34 GMT 1, Always great to see people with multiples!
Always great to see people with multiples! how do you feel about un opened multipes? |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Skizz 82 on Jul 26, 2021 11:26:11 GMT 1, Arrived....
Superb piece!! So Happy.....
Mine Is n.26##
Arrived....
Superb piece!! So Happy.....
Mine Is n.26##
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Partyfoodprincess on Jul 26, 2021 17:52:27 GMT 1, Sold - thanks all.
Sold - thanks all.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Wendero on Jul 27, 2021 9:12:25 GMT 1,
Finally received!
Until recently I only saw it at exhibitions behind glass, today I can touch it with my hand in my home
26**
Finally received! Until recently I only saw it at exhibitions behind glass, today I can touch it with my hand in my home 26** |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by filippobf on Jul 27, 2021 12:19:11 GMT 1, here’s one on eBay for £1049 or best offer.
yes ok
But you should ad +35% of tax (ex for italy)
here’s one on eBay for £1049 or best offer.
yes ok
But you should ad +35% of tax (ex for italy)
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by thisisthesam on Jul 27, 2021 13:05:36 GMT 1, Was going to wait and open my parcel at the weekend but here we go...
Mines got loads of dirt on it. I love it.
I just need to decide how to frame it. Biggest question, glass or no glass?
Ed: 31XX
Was going to wait and open my parcel at the weekend but here we go... Mines got loads of dirt on it. I love it. I just need to decide how to frame it. Biggest question, glass or no glass? Ed: 31XX |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by eliopp on Jul 27, 2021 13:22:55 GMT 1, I like mine that way...it add to the story. If you don't want it muddy, just wash the mud away with a wet cloth. So dramatic... just to be clear, Im fine with the OG mud . Im just creeped out with the "painted / added" mud for Effect. the story of these is horible enough, except for the fact that they take a negative and make it a positive. But adding dirt for the effect is just wrong.
The "OG mud" is also paint. I have one of the first batch. It looks realistic but it's definitely paint. They just seem to have been more liberal with it for the newer ones.
I like mine that way...it add to the story. If you don't want it muddy, just wash the mud away with a wet cloth. So dramatic... just to be clear, Im fine with the OG mud . Im just creeped out with the "painted / added" mud for Effect. the story of these is horible enough, except for the fact that they take a negative and make it a positive. But adding dirt for the effect is just wrong. The "OG mud" is also paint. I have one of the first batch. It looks realistic but it's definitely paint. They just seem to have been more liberal with it for the newer ones. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by scarylarry on Jul 27, 2021 14:21:27 GMT 1, This aren’t going for much on eBay, I seen a few in the US going for around 1300/1200, if anyone is looking
This aren’t going for much on eBay, I seen a few in the US going for around 1300/1200, if anyone is looking
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by thisisthesam on Jul 27, 2021 14:23:02 GMT 1, Quick question please...
If you've hidden the tag when framed, has it been removed or just wrapped around the back of the mat?
I can't see any string in any of the examples...
Quick question please...
If you've hidden the tag when framed, has it been removed or just wrapped around the back of the mat?
I can't see any string in any of the examples...
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by FЯ on Jul 27, 2021 17:30:44 GMT 1, +Import fees on those
+Import fees on those
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by scarylarry on Jul 27, 2021 20:12:13 GMT 1, Oh idk anything about import fees lol
Oh idk anything about import fees lol
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pac on Jul 28, 2021 20:49:33 GMT 1, One sold for $2250 today with BP at Heritage Auctions. No box for what it's worth.
One sold for $2250 today with BP at Heritage Auctions. No box for what it's worth.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by scarylarry on Jul 28, 2021 20:57:02 GMT 1, $2250 with no box lol. Makes these ones On ebay look like bargains lol
$2250 with no box lol. Makes these ones On ebay look like bargains lol
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Charlie Bronson on Jul 29, 2021 2:27:00 GMT 1, $2250 with no box lol. Makes these ones On ebay look like bargains lol
Come back to this post in 5 years. These will be fetching a shit ton more once the supply is confirmed to be dried up. We’ll be kicking ourselves for not swooping on them at just above 1k. Love it or hate it, it’s arguably one of B’s most thought provoking pieces and something other than a print. They’ll fetch a lot in the future, regardless of the run/number. Not saying they’ll hit print prices/six figures, but they’ll definitely go up considerably imho.
$2250 with no box lol. Makes these ones On ebay look like bargains lol Come back to this post in 5 years. These will be fetching a shit ton more once the supply is confirmed to be dried up. We’ll be kicking ourselves for not swooping on them at just above 1k. Love it or hate it, it’s arguably one of B’s most thought provoking pieces and something other than a print. They’ll fetch a lot in the future, regardless of the run/number. Not saying they’ll hit print prices/six figures, but they’ll definitely go up considerably imho. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by vvk on Jul 29, 2021 2:39:23 GMT 1, $2250 with no box lol. Makes these ones On ebay look like bargains lol Come back to this post in 5 years. These will be fetching a shit ton more once the supply is confirmed to be dried up. We’ll be kicking ourselves for not swooping on them at just above 1k. Love it or hate it, it’s arguably one of B’s most thought provoking pieces and something other than a print. They’ll fetch a lot in the future, regardless of the run/number. Not saying they’ll hit print prices/six figures, but they’ll definitely go up considerably imho.
It would really be nice if someone could invent a way to where love welcomes Could somehow get a % of the sale every time these got resold. Similar to what happens with these new nft’s.. it would be a win win for everyone. Especially the refugees. Imagine if the documented who made which one. Then every time it sold the refugee that made that mat maybe would get a % of the resale. It would be like a life changing lottery for the deserving. The blockchain is comming to everything! And software is eating the world.
$2250 with no box lol. Makes these ones On ebay look like bargains lol Come back to this post in 5 years. These will be fetching a shit ton more once the supply is confirmed to be dried up. We’ll be kicking ourselves for not swooping on them at just above 1k. Love it or hate it, it’s arguably one of B’s most thought provoking pieces and something other than a print. They’ll fetch a lot in the future, regardless of the run/number. Not saying they’ll hit print prices/six figures, but they’ll definitely go up considerably imho. It would really be nice if someone could invent a way to where love welcomes Could somehow get a % of the sale every time these got resold. Similar to what happens with these new nft’s.. it would be a win win for everyone. Especially the refugees. Imagine if the documented who made which one. Then every time it sold the refugee that made that mat maybe would get a % of the resale. It would be like a life changing lottery for the deserving. The blockchain is comming to everything! And software is eating the world. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by vvk on Jul 29, 2021 4:15:52 GMT 1, Finally received! Until recently I only saw it at exhibitions behind glass, today I can touch it with my hand in my home 26**
So happy for you. I can see the joy you have for it from here.
Congrats man
Finally received! Until recently I only saw it at exhibitions behind glass, today I can touch it with my hand in my home 26** So happy for you. I can see the joy you have for it from here. Congrats man |
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