In the early 1990s, an artist named Banksy began working as a freehand graffiti artist with the DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ) in his hometown of Bristol, England.
Like many street artists, he started repeating images that became his style. Apes, policemen, soldiers, rioters, children, and the elderly became his characters, which quickly began to be recognized and gain fans. He rapidly gained the attention of the street art community and the general public.
Banksy painted on walls, making his work visible to anyone, anytime, for FREE. He did not like how some art is expensive to buy or even to see. He lets us know this through a famous stunt with a painting of a girl with a red balloon.
Want to see the stunt? Watch HERE!
Most people think that Banksy was making a statement about the over-priced art market and that he wanted to show the artist in control of their own work rather than a buyer. What do you think? Why would he do this?
Just for fun, you will draw Banksy's picture, and you will create a frame from cardboard. See if you can glue the frame so that the picture is hanging out the bottom, and cut the picture into strips below the frame. This will make yours look like it has been shredded by Banksy as well.
Create your work along with this video from Youtube OR Use my video below.
To turn in work, copy this code: WCCP-WSTF
Click here and paste the code to find your portfolio! Don't forget your artist's statement! |
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