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IS BANKSY BORING?, by snakes on Jul 6, 2008 16:38:21 GMT 1, This is only a question and not a war starter 
I only ask this question as it seems that the majority of this forum have his prints up and down on their walls like yo-yo's. No sooner has one gone and got it framed they are taking it back out of the frame and selling it so as to get their next Banksy print or print by whomever and the cycle begins
In some ways I think that maybe that the collectors of Banksy prints are collecting them as part of a habit (like Top Trumps) rather than having them for the appreciation of the artwork or their content.
It may not be Banksy but a symptom of Street Art in general as it seems that most normal people once they have got a picture and place it upon their wall it stays there for years and years so that once it eventually comes to be removed there is a 'frame ghost' betraying its former place! Yet with us 'Street Art' collectors it seems they are barely on the wall long enough to gather cobwebs..
Why is this?
How will the work of Banksy and the other larger Street Artists age?
This is only a question and not a war starter I only ask this question as it seems that the majority of this forum have his prints up and down on their walls like yo-yo's. No sooner has one gone and got it framed they are taking it back out of the frame and selling it so as to get their next Banksy print or print by whomever and the cycle begins In some ways I think that maybe that the collectors of Banksy prints are collecting them as part of a habit (like Top Trumps) rather than having them for the appreciation of the artwork or their content. It may not be Banksy but a symptom of Street Art in general as it seems that most normal people once they have got a picture and place it upon their wall it stays there for years and years so that once it eventually comes to be removed there is a 'frame ghost' betraying its former place! Yet with us 'Street Art' collectors it seems they are barely on the wall long enough to gather cobwebs.. Why is this? How will the work of Banksy and the other larger Street Artists age? |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by Daniel Silk on Jul 6, 2008 16:45:09 GMT 1, Like the Top Trumps angle ;D
Maybe we should all me up with A1 folios under arms, and play ;D
Like the Top Trumps angle ;D
Maybe we should all me up with A1 folios under arms, and play ;D
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by jonpud on Jul 6, 2008 17:09:58 GMT 1, For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few.
It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy!
Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison!
I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces!
For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few.
It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy!
Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison!
I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces!
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by Ruggs on Jul 6, 2008 17:23:26 GMT 1, Banksy is certainly not boring, but as PUD points out one print release in over a year is a bit of a let down. Other artists have done some great work in recent times. I've bought some great work this year, but at the end of the day everyone wants Banksy, he still is and will be for the foreseeable future, undisputed No.1. Wouldn't it be great though if he put shed-loads of new titles on POW (just like Faile has done recently), so even more people can have a little bit of him on there walls.
Banksy is certainly not boring, but as PUD points out one print release in over a year is a bit of a let down. Other artists have done some great work in recent times. I've bought some great work this year, but at the end of the day everyone wants Banksy, he still is and will be for the foreseeable future, undisputed No.1. Wouldn't it be great though if he put shed-loads of new titles on POW (just like Faile has done recently), so even more people can have a little bit of him on there walls.
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by snakes on Jul 6, 2008 18:01:59 GMT 1, Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months?
Just makes you wander why this is....
....is it a 'grass in greener' syndrome and a case of constantly upgrading on to your next perceived "Rolls-Royce"?
Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months?
Just makes you wander why this is....
....is it a 'grass in greener' syndrome and a case of constantly upgrading on to your next perceived "Rolls-Royce"?
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by killerkellah on Jul 6, 2008 18:07:22 GMT 1, For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few. It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy! Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison! I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces!
Quality of work? Nick Walker..... Now that is funny!
For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few. It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy! Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison! I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces! Quality of work? Nick Walker..... Now that is funny! |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by jonpud on Jul 6, 2008 18:13:35 GMT 1, For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few. It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy! Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison! I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces! Quality of work? Nick Walker..... Now that is funny!
Each to their own. I was talking more of the clean stencils and quality of application. The majority of original Banksy stencils I have seen down at Andipa or elsewhere have been shit, crazed and flakig paint, blurred images etc!
Open your mind my friend!
For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few. It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy! Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison! I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces! Quality of work? Nick Walker..... Now that is funny! Each to their own. I was talking more of the clean stencils and quality of application. The majority of original Banksy stencils I have seen down at Andipa or elsewhere have been shit, crazed and flakig paint, blurred images etc! Open your mind my friend! |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by manchestermike on Jul 6, 2008 18:22:57 GMT 1, Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months?
I've had a framed Virgin Mary on the walls for nearly 3 years now... and no matter what other Banksy work I have up, take down, sell etc this one will stay there for a good few years yet
Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months? I've had a framed Virgin Mary on the walls for nearly 3 years now... and no matter what other Banksy work I have up, take down, sell etc this one will stay there for a good few years yet |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by killerkellah on Jul 6, 2008 18:22:57 GMT 1, Lets not turn this into a 'whose better Banksy or NW', because its been done to death and we all know the answer.
I dont look at a Banksy and think 'ooh, nice brush strokes', I look at the aesthetics, its possible meaning and if it makes me smile.
Lets not turn this into a 'whose better Banksy or NW', because its been done to death and we all know the answer.
I dont look at a Banksy and think 'ooh, nice brush strokes', I look at the aesthetics, its possible meaning and if it makes me smile.
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by snakes on Jul 6, 2008 18:24:52 GMT 1, snakes for me art is like most things in my life.. i get bored quickly. i dont listen to the same music,where the same clothes,do the samethings etc as i did a 2,3,4,5 years ago. its the same with art,like to change things about (my wife says to often) and with banky i would rather have a one off by an other artist than a print of 1 of 750 etc i have sold original banksy's before and still have 1 for sale,people say im crazy to sell but whats the point of keeping something that no longer gives you that pleasure......
sssshhhhh, hope your wife aint reading this otherwise she may think she may be due for a change about as well
snakes for me art is like most things in my life.. i get bored quickly. i dont listen to the same music,where the same clothes,do the samethings etc as i did a 2,3,4,5 years ago. its the same with art,like to change things about (my wife says to often) and with banky i would rather have a one off by an other artist than a print of 1 of 750 etc i have sold original banksy's before and still have 1 for sale,people say im crazy to sell but whats the point of keeping something that no longer gives you that pleasure...... sssshhhhh, hope your wife aint reading this otherwise she may think she may be due for a change about as well |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by jonpud on Jul 6, 2008 18:25:59 GMT 1, snakes for me art is like most things in my life.. i get bored quickly. i dont listen to the same music,where the same clothes,do the samethings etc as i did a 2,3,4,5 years ago. its the same with art,like to change things about (my wife says to often) and with banky i would rather have a one off by an other artist than a print of 1 of 750 etc i have sold original banksy's before and still have 1 for sale,people say im crazy to sell but whats the point of keeping something that no longer gives you that pleasure......
No point keeping it if it no longer gives you pleasure! Totally agree, I also see where you are coming from if you get bored of something, I myself keep moving pieces around the house, hanging new ones and storing old ones. I have sold a few in the past but I always find it extremely difficult to let anything go as I only buy images I like! (Not just names or investments!)
snakes for me art is like most things in my life.. i get bored quickly. i dont listen to the same music,where the same clothes,do the samethings etc as i did a 2,3,4,5 years ago. its the same with art,like to change things about (my wife says to often) and with banky i would rather have a one off by an other artist than a print of 1 of 750 etc i have sold original banksy's before and still have 1 for sale,people say im crazy to sell but whats the point of keeping something that no longer gives you that pleasure...... No point keeping it if it no longer gives you pleasure! Totally agree, I also see where you are coming from if you get bored of something, I myself keep moving pieces around the house, hanging new ones and storing old ones. I have sold a few in the past but I always find it extremely difficult to let anything go as I only buy images I like! (Not just names or investments!) |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by snakes on Jul 6, 2008 18:27:33 GMT 1, Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months? I've had a framed Virgin Mary on the walls for nearly 3 years now... and no matter what other Banksy work I have up, take down, sell etc this one will stay there for a good few years yet
Yeah my VM is staying put and I cannot wait to see how it looks in 5 years time once the paper gets that aged look from exposure to daylight.
It's probably my most favourite Banksy yet seems to be the most underrated and least appreciated ?
Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months? I've had a framed Virgin Mary on the walls for nearly 3 years now... and no matter what other Banksy work I have up, take down, sell etc this one will stay there for a good few years yet Yeah my VM is staying put and I cannot wait to see how it looks in 5 years time once the paper gets that aged look from exposure to daylight. It's probably my most favourite Banksy yet seems to be the most underrated and least appreciated ? |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by robinbanks on Jul 6, 2008 18:40:05 GMT 1, For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few. It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy! Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison! I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces! Quality of work? Nick Walker..... Now that is funny!
I was waiting for someone to jump on that comment about Nick Walker. Some people just can't resist an opportunity to knock him. A bit sad really.
EDIT: and in answer to Snakes' original question. No, not in the slightest. Without question Banksy is the most exciting artist in this genre.
For quality of work there are stencil artisis that knock spots of Banksy and for much less money, Nick Walker, Jef Aerosol, L.E.T., BAM to name a few. It's all about the image, mysteriousness, and sheer cheek of the artist with Banksy! Blek Le Rat might have been the 'first' but lets face it his work is boring and bland by comparrison! I wouldn't say Banksy is Boring, but it doesn't help when there has only been one print release in 18months and so all we have to talk about is historical pieces! Quality of work? Nick Walker..... Now that is funny! I was waiting for someone to jump on that comment about Nick Walker. Some people just can't resist an opportunity to knock him. A bit sad really. EDIT: and in answer to Snakes' original question. No, not in the slightest. Without question Banksy is the most exciting artist in this genre. |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by killerkellah on Jul 6, 2008 18:42:07 GMT 1, Yes!! I've been waiting for weeks! glad I finally got the opportunity. Why were you waiting? because you know alot of people wouldnt agree with NW being in that list?
Why dont you argue the point back then instead of sitting on your moral high horse?
Someone made and point and I gave my opinion on it. Nothing sad about having an opinion my friend.
Yes!! I've been waiting for weeks! glad I finally got the opportunity. Why were you waiting? because you know alot of people wouldnt agree with NW being in that list?
Why dont you argue the point back then instead of sitting on your moral high horse?
Someone made and point and I gave my opinion on it. Nothing sad about having an opinion my friend.
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by rillo on Jul 6, 2008 18:44:33 GMT 1, Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months
I reckon this would be quite a high proportion wouldn't it??? Yes people swap sell etc. but surely most on here would have at least one Banksy print on their wall that is for keeps. No???
Yes but what proportion of people here on the forum would you reckon have kept a Banksy print (framed) on their wall for more than 12 months I reckon this would be quite a high proportion wouldn't it??? Yes people swap sell etc. but surely most on here would have at least one Banksy print on their wall that is for keeps. No??? |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by sputnikeye on Jul 6, 2008 18:56:26 GMT 1, someone once made a comment about his prints being a form of satire close to farside comics, that did put me off a bit
someone once made a comment about his prints being a form of satire close to farside comics, that did put me off a bit
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by robinbanks on Jul 6, 2008 19:00:28 GMT 1, Yes!! I've been waiting for weeks! glad I finally got the opportunity. Why were you waiting? because you know alot of people wouldnt agree with NW being in that list? Why dont you argue the point back then instead of sitting on your moral high horse? Someone made and point and I gave my opinion on it. Nothing sad about having an opinion my friend.
You didn't make a point to argue against. All you basically said was that NW was a joke.
What I will say is that while I can totally understand that Nick's work might not be to everyone's taste, I really don't think anyone has a leg to stand on when it comes to denying his talent.
For example; I really cannot stand Cristiano Ronaldo, but it would be stupid of me to say he is crap.
Yes!! I've been waiting for weeks! glad I finally got the opportunity. Why were you waiting? because you know alot of people wouldnt agree with NW being in that list? Why dont you argue the point back then instead of sitting on your moral high horse? Someone made and point and I gave my opinion on it. Nothing sad about having an opinion my friend. You didn't make a point to argue against. All you basically said was that NW was a joke. What I will say is that while I can totally understand that Nick's work might not be to everyone's taste, I really don't think anyone has a leg to stand on when it comes to denying his talent. For example; I really cannot stand Cristiano Ronaldo, but it would be stupid of me to say he is crap. |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by snakes on Jul 6, 2008 19:04:22 GMT 1, I love Nick Walkers work - well the Vandal fella.
It may not mean anything, but it is very nicely executed and bring lots of colour and life to any space that it is hung in.
My TMA Hollywood is one of my favourite prints i own and have hanging and I intend to keep it too!
Now I just need a TMA Bristol as London is silly money (and the bowler hat just spoils it too) ...
I love Nick Walkers work - well the Vandal fella.
It may not mean anything, but it is very nicely executed and bring lots of colour and life to any space that it is hung in.
My TMA Hollywood is one of my favourite prints i own and have hanging and I intend to keep it too!
Now I just need a TMA Bristol as London is silly money (and the bowler hat just spoils it too) ...
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by robinbanks on Jul 6, 2008 19:15:31 GMT 1, Now I just need a TMA Bristol as London is silly money (and the bowler hat just spoils it too) ...
Seeing as the tennis is on - YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! ;D
I think it's just perfect the way it is.
Now I just need a TMA Bristol as London is silly money (and the bowler hat just spoils it too) ... Seeing as the tennis is on - YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! ;D I think it's just perfect the way it is. |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by ruat caelum on Jul 6, 2008 19:17:13 GMT 1, I've had a framed Virgin Mary on the walls for nearly 3 years now... and no matter what other Banksy work I have up, take down, sell etc this one will stay there for a good few years yet Yeah my VM is staying put and I cannot wait to see how it looks in 5 years time once the paper gets that aged look from exposure to daylight. It's probably my most favourite Banksy yet seems to be the most underrated and least appreciated ?
I disagree with 'Virgin Mary' being underrated.
As for it being one of the least appreciated Banksy images, that is definitely the case. Religious convictions and sensitivities aside, it is among the most obvious pieces Banksy has created, and it has the subtlety of a jackhammer. That may have been the point in this particular case, but that isn't what makes Banksy great.
The message in 'Virgin Mary' is spoon-fed to the viewer, and there's almost no scope for different interpretations. Christianity/Religion is bad. Innocents are being poisoned by it. Uh... ok. Cheers for the insight, Banksy.
I've had a framed Virgin Mary on the walls for nearly 3 years now... and no matter what other Banksy work I have up, take down, sell etc this one will stay there for a good few years yet Yeah my VM is staying put and I cannot wait to see how it looks in 5 years time once the paper gets that aged look from exposure to daylight. It's probably my most favourite Banksy yet seems to be the most underrated and least appreciated ? I disagree with 'Virgin Mary' being underrated. As for it being one of the least appreciated Banksy images, that is definitely the case. Religious convictions and sensitivities aside, it is among the most obvious pieces Banksy has created, and it has the subtlety of a jackhammer. That may have been the point in this particular case, but that isn't what makes Banksy great. The message in 'Virgin Mary' is spoon-fed to the viewer, and there's almost no scope for different interpretations. Christianity/Religion is bad. Innocents are being poisoned by it. Uh... ok. Cheers for the insight, Banksy. |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by dmandpenfold on Jul 6, 2008 19:28:25 GMT 1, Banksy is certainly not boring, but as PUD points out one print release in over a year is a bit of a let down. Other artists have done some great work in recent times. I've bought some great work this year, but at the end of the day everyone wants Banksy, he still is and will be for the foreseeable future, undisputed No.1. Wouldn't it be great though if he put shed-loads of new titles on POW (just like Faile has done recently), so even more people can have a little bit of him on there walls.
agree it would be nice to see him get a little more prolific than he has recently, the work is great but some new images to hang on the wall plus the opportunity to do so without spending a fortune would stir the loins again (wishful thinking i know  )
Banksy is certainly not boring, but as PUD points out one print release in over a year is a bit of a let down. Other artists have done some great work in recent times. I've bought some great work this year, but at the end of the day everyone wants Banksy, he still is and will be for the foreseeable future, undisputed No.1. Wouldn't it be great though if he put shed-loads of new titles on POW (just like Faile has done recently), so even more people can have a little bit of him on there walls. agree it would be nice to see him get a little more prolific than he has recently, the work is great but some new images to hang on the wall plus the opportunity to do so without spending a fortune would stir the loins again (wishful thinking i know ) |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by sahoria on Jul 6, 2008 19:44:14 GMT 1, personally think banksy will release print at some point but now starting to think last 2 LA prints will be released at santa ghetto with possibility of 4 other prints released at site and another 2/3 over the net. bring in more money for a great cause.
banksy work recently have been some of the strongest works i have seen..especially at cans... print wise has been quiet but the high level of work he has done in the last 1 1/2 years is amazing to me.
the stuff he produced at last santa ghetto was amazing and his recent huge one with cctv just thought was refreshing. i think his work will age well and only hope to see some more of his street pieces make it as prints. boxset for santa ghetto would really be dream come true aswell.
maybe he seen how his work was being used and decided to take a step back for a while. Rather than his art pieces being treated like stocks he wanted people to appreciate it for what it is... maybe that was one of the reasons for cans and who knows another one might be coming up some time soon....s
personally think banksy will release print at some point but now starting to think last 2 LA prints will be released at santa ghetto with possibility of 4 other prints released at site and another 2/3 over the net. bring in more money for a great cause.
banksy work recently have been some of the strongest works i have seen..especially at cans... print wise has been quiet but the high level of work he has done in the last 1 1/2 years is amazing to me.
the stuff he produced at last santa ghetto was amazing and his recent huge one with cctv just thought was refreshing. i think his work will age well and only hope to see some more of his street pieces make it as prints. boxset for santa ghetto would really be dream come true aswell.
maybe he seen how his work was being used and decided to take a step back for a while. Rather than his art pieces being treated like stocks he wanted people to appreciate it for what it is... maybe that was one of the reasons for cans and who knows another one might be coming up some time soon....s
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by slowmo on Jul 6, 2008 19:51:25 GMT 1, Yeah my VM is staying put and I cannot wait to see how it looks in 5 years time once the paper gets that aged look from exposure to daylight. It's probably my most favourite Banksy yet seems to be the most underrated and least appreciated ? I disagree with 'Virgin Mary' being underrated. As for it being one of the least appreciated Banksy images, that is definitely the case. Religious convictions and sensitivities aside, it is among the most obvious pieces Banksy has created, and it has the subtlety of a jackhammer. That may have been the point in this particular case, but that isn't what makes Banksy great. The message in 'Virgin Mary' is spoon-fed to the viewer, and there's almost no scope for different interpretations. Christianity/Religion is bad. Innocents are being poisoned by it. Uh... ok. Cheers for the insight, Banksy.
So you never thought that Mary represents females in their most innocent form. The virgin mary, no religious connotations? But the innocent mother brings a child into the world where no matter how nice the intentions of the innocent parent, the child will be made toxic by exterior influences of society? The baby is bottle fed, so its the first external influence society can put on a child, as initially a mother can breast feed?
I don't think the image is too obvious, especially with the association to surfers against sewage, think you might need to look again with a fresh pair of eyes and forget the religion part. Although I fully admit your interpretation is probably bang on.
Yeah my VM is staying put and I cannot wait to see how it looks in 5 years time once the paper gets that aged look from exposure to daylight. It's probably my most favourite Banksy yet seems to be the most underrated and least appreciated ? I disagree with 'Virgin Mary' being underrated. As for it being one of the least appreciated Banksy images, that is definitely the case. Religious convictions and sensitivities aside, it is among the most obvious pieces Banksy has created, and it has the subtlety of a jackhammer. That may have been the point in this particular case, but that isn't what makes Banksy great. The message in 'Virgin Mary' is spoon-fed to the viewer, and there's almost no scope for different interpretations. Christianity/Religion is bad. Innocents are being poisoned by it. Uh... ok. Cheers for the insight, Banksy. So you never thought that Mary represents females in their most innocent form. The virgin mary, no religious connotations? But the innocent mother brings a child into the world where no matter how nice the intentions of the innocent parent, the child will be made toxic by exterior influences of society? The baby is bottle fed, so its the first external influence society can put on a child, as initially a mother can breast feed? I don't think the image is too obvious, especially with the association to surfers against sewage, think you might need to look again with a fresh pair of eyes and forget the religion part. Although I fully admit your interpretation is probably bang on. |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by robinbanks on Jul 6, 2008 19:56:14 GMT 1, personally think banksy will release print at some point but now starting to think last 2 LA prints will be released at santa ghetto with possibility of 4 other prints released at site and another 2/3 over the net. bring in more money for a great cause. banksy work recently have been some of the strongest works i have seen..especially at cans... print wise has been quiet but the high level of work he has done in the last 1 1/2 years is amazing to me. the stuff he produced at last santa ghetto was amazing and his recent huge one with cctv just thought was refreshing. i think his work will age well and only hope to see some more of his street pieces make it as prints. boxset for santa ghetto would really be dream come true aswell. maybe he seen how his work was being used and decided to take a step back for a while. Rather than his art pieces being treated like stocks he wanted people to appreciate it for what it is... maybe that was one of the reasons for cans and who knows another one might be coming up some time soon....s
Some excellent points very well made there, Sahoria. Nice1 
personally think banksy will release print at some point but now starting to think last 2 LA prints will be released at santa ghetto with possibility of 4 other prints released at site and another 2/3 over the net. bring in more money for a great cause. banksy work recently have been some of the strongest works i have seen..especially at cans... print wise has been quiet but the high level of work he has done in the last 1 1/2 years is amazing to me. the stuff he produced at last santa ghetto was amazing and his recent huge one with cctv just thought was refreshing. i think his work will age well and only hope to see some more of his street pieces make it as prints. boxset for santa ghetto would really be dream come true aswell. maybe he seen how his work was being used and decided to take a step back for a while. Rather than his art pieces being treated like stocks he wanted people to appreciate it for what it is... maybe that was one of the reasons for cans and who knows another one might be coming up some time soon....s Some excellent points very well made there, Sahoria. Nice1 |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by dodge on Jul 6, 2008 20:56:52 GMT 1, I have two banksys on the wall at home and will never get tired of them. They have been there for years. The same is true of my early Shepard Faireys, some Failes and a lot of photography. I can understand why people chop and change but I only keep and hang stuff I am 100% sure about.
I personally am a little bored with Banksy. I love to see his street work but am tired of his prints. I thought trolleys was a cool image but prior to that the only other prints that I loved were CND Soldiers and LIITA. Each to their own I guess.
I am much more excited by Faile at the moment.
I have two banksys on the wall at home and will never get tired of them. They have been there for years. The same is true of my early Shepard Faireys, some Failes and a lot of photography. I can understand why people chop and change but I only keep and hang stuff I am 100% sure about.
I personally am a little bored with Banksy. I love to see his street work but am tired of his prints. I thought trolleys was a cool image but prior to that the only other prints that I loved were CND Soldiers and LIITA. Each to their own I guess.
I am much more excited by Faile at the moment.
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by snakes on Jul 6, 2008 21:05:56 GMT 1, Faile is growing on me but i cannot say that I really understand it.
I like the sea horses, especially the scuba one!
Faile is growing on me but i cannot say that I really understand it.
I like the sea horses, especially the scuba one!
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by dodge on Jul 6, 2008 21:23:27 GMT 1, Faile is growing on me but i cannot say that I really understand it. I like the sea horses, especially the scuba one!
I know what you mean. 80% of their pieces I am not too keen on but the other 20% I love. I don't know what it is but they look amazing in the flesh.
Faile is growing on me but i cannot say that I really understand it. I like the sea horses, especially the scuba one! I know what you mean. 80% of their pieces I am not too keen on but the other 20% I love. I don't know what it is but they look amazing in the flesh. |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by buffin on Jul 6, 2008 21:24:50 GMT 1, Ok its been slow on the print front but lots of great things from Cans and the Ghetto etc. There is a rich seam of work that could be released for example media, cave cleaner, tagged tiger, shaggy dog. Think any of those would easily eclipse anything anyone else has done recently print wise.
The only fly in the ointment I reckon is that some work can be a bit too cartoony and in these cases the joke can wear off after a while. Am thinking here of prints like Grannies or Festival. In the main though he's streets ahead of the opposition.
Ok its been slow on the print front but lots of great things from Cans and the Ghetto etc. There is a rich seam of work that could be released for example media, cave cleaner, tagged tiger, shaggy dog. Think any of those would easily eclipse anything anyone else has done recently print wise.
The only fly in the ointment I reckon is that some work can be a bit too cartoony and in these cases the joke can wear off after a while. Am thinking here of prints like Grannies or Festival. In the main though he's streets ahead of the opposition.
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by jamesreeve5 on Jul 6, 2008 21:43:32 GMT 1, Virgin Mary is by far and away Banksys most powerful art piece, interpret it as you may but as an image, a+.
But what makes it his most powerful piece? I hear people say this a lot with many different pieces and then they never justify their reason...
Virgin Mary is by far and away Banksys most powerful art piece, interpret it as you may but as an image, a+. But what makes it his most powerful piece? I hear people say this a lot with many different pieces and then they never justify their reason... |
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IS BANKSY BORING?, by junkieart on Jul 6, 2008 22:04:27 GMT 1, I f'ing love my B's!! Better than my D 's and NW's. BUT also love my DH and BD as much. Just love art!!
PEACE JA
I f'ing love my B's!! Better than my D 's and NW's. BUT also love my DH and BD as much. Just love art!!
PEACE JA
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