1. Banksy
By: Joline La

2. Biography Not much is known about identity
Speculation of who he actually is
believed to have been born in Bristol, England around 1974
Started in early 1990’s in a graffiti gang
Started using stencils to speed up his time after nearly being caught by police

3. Characteristics of his works:
Uses striking images
Use of slogans (sometimes)
Medium: spray paint
Political themes
War, capitalism, hypocrisy and greed
Common subjects:
Rats, apes, policemen, children
Stencils

4. Laugh Now, Sandwich Board Monkey
-Humility
-goes with the saying “don’t step on the little people to get to the top, as you may need them on your way back down”
-humans cause damage to the environment and other species with little regard for anything else

5. “Follow Your Dreams-Cancelled”
Boston
2010
Spray Paint

6. “Sweeping It Under the Carpet”
London
2006
Spray paint

7. “Armored Dove of Peace” Bethlehem
2005
Spray paint

8. Citations:
Lynch, Sean. "The 50 Greatest Banksy Works of All Time." Complex. N.p., 01 Nov Web. 22 Sept
"Banky Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 7 Aug Web. 22 Sept
"Banksy Biography." Street Art Bio. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept
Webster, Robin. "121 Amazing Banksy Graffiti Artworks With Locations."They'll Love Wall Art. N.p., 23 Oct Web. 22 Sept
(Images from google)