not a print by the way...each version was individually hand stenciled onto a varnished Financial Times newspaper page.....delicate to say the least......scared to touch it

I managed to get one of those as well, really happy with it. Any thoughts on how you will frame it Stevo?

My Mantis Ineed Printers Proof No.3/5 is now on Ebay..GUTTED

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Offered here for a week to forum members, but now on Ebay as Ineed some cash............No Reserve so get bidding, you may bag a bargain!!!!

Hey Banksman.
This is a tough one because it's seems it's not the best time to be selling at the moment since the recent Found & Neate shows and up coming Micallef of course. Folks seem to be either skint or saving. Me? - always skint!
Mantis is massively underrated in my opinion - which is great for buyers of course as it's a great time to buy his work while it's still relatively cheap. I really can't believe what some of his work has recently gone for on flea bay.
His work is getting better all the time and having just got together with Frankie as well as the imminent release at Studiocrombie things bode well for him (and us).
I do know that quality is really important to Mantis which was why he wanted to work with Frankie after seeing the way he produced the goods for Found; the coa's, wax seals, sprayed tubes, paper etc.
Evolution has to be my favourite print that I own and I love AFD for the translation from that Brick Lane wall to paper. INeed is a striking and arguably a very necessary image that I find really disturbing; a little too haunting for my sensitive pallet in terms of the wall at home! Definitely one for the workshop/studio wall though if I had one though.
Saying that, many people will want this for their wall as well as the rarity factor, being a PP with special colourways.
Irony aside, price is anyone's guess at the moment and I'll be watching this with interest.
Good for you for avoiding the bay for as long as you did. Shame, but sometimes, needs must. Good luck.

I didn't think 'All Fall Down' was a great street piece. Pretty good, but not head-of-the-class.

I would agree on the all fall down not being that much of a heavy hitter, as for Beejoir however, I'd disagree I think he has came out swinging for the fences. Each one of his prints have been tip top IMO and if continues on this same path (which I am sure he will) he'll be something great for years to come.

As Slammer Says

Do not set up new member accounts to hide behind I can find out who you are, and it might be a bit embarrassing if I tell everyone

I disagree, Beejoirs style is nothing like Banksy although I think Mantis has a similar style (then again so has Hutch & loads of others)

What's the point of your post? do you really think these artists are popular for any other reason that a lot of people like them? there's only one Banksy, he stands out from anyone else quite clearly, doesn't mean all other artists should give up and go home and it doesn't mean other artists aren't allowed to use stencils, I'll add Dolk as another top artist to go with Mantis & Beejoir.

I really like both the Mantis prints, they're right up my street, I also like Beejoirs work too although I've only got Turin Scam the other two (LV Child & SBFO) won't sit right at home with me but great pieces of art nonetheless.

are you thinking that artfalldown is Banksy, feeling overlooked?

I think that BEEJOIR is very taleted. He has ideas of his own and I believe that is influenced by nobody.
He is my eyes on a par with Banksy or Dface any day if I have to compare him to anyone. He's got a long future ahead of him. ROCK ON BEEJOIR.

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imo, Beejoir really hasn't 'proven' anything. Potential? yes.

how many sold-out gallery shows has he had? how many prints has he sold? What's his record at auction?

hell, Dan Baldwin, who many like to rag on here, is far more established at this point. many want the 'next' so badly that they jump the gun something fierce. So far, Beejoir is the current flavor of the darkside Banksy board and not much more.



1. the ones you like
2. do your own homework
3. if you are looking for investment, you buy when others are not looking or when there is blood in the street.

imo, Beejoir really hasn't 'proven' anything. Potential? yes.

how many sold-out gallery shows has he had? how many prints has he sold? What's his record at auction?

he's a street artist what has any of the above have to do with whether you like his art or not?

So far, Beejoir is the current flavor of the darkside Banksy board and not much more.

you obviously did not hear the stats from souled out, 9000 different ip address chasing 40 prints
currently there are 4000 members on this board so i think his appeal
extends this board even if it didn't what bearing would that have on what you think of the art he has produced thus far?

Not every artist finds their niche right away, so it would be easy to call an artist "average", when in fact he or she is actually finding their style/vision. Look at Banksy's Rude Copper. Not exactly fascinating, but definitely a good beginning. Give it two years and I bet you, artfalldown, will have either a Mantis or a Beejoir under your bed in a protective sleeve. And as for finding the next Banksy, there is no need, as there is still a Banksy to collect.

I would very much like to own the recent work by both artists. I think that the work is very good. It is a whole other issue as to whether or not for example the Beejoir work is worth the prices that are being charged on Ebay. I would submit not...but things are only worth what people are willing to pay for them. As is said on this board many times...if you like it buy it. Who cares what others think. If the bottom falls out on these two you can bet that I would pick up what I could because I like them.