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Wrong War - Signed Print by Banksy 2004 - MyArtBroker

Wrong War
Signed Print

Banksy

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 100

Year: 2004

Size: H 30cm x W 21cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Meaning & Analysis

Produced in an edition size of 100 the print shows a cloaked figure holding a scythe. The figure resembles images of the Grim Reaper, however Banksy comically replaces the Grim Reaper’s face with a yellow smiley face. In red block capitals, Banksy writes ‘wrong war’ in red spray paint. The dripping spray paint is reminiscent of dripping blood which alludes to the blood unnecessarily spilt in modern wars.

The image was created using a stencil and spray paint. Banksy started his artistic career producing freehand graffiti drawings, however the artist turned towards the stencil technique in the 1990s in order to shorten the time it took him to produce artworks, which was vital as many of the works Banksy produced in public spaces were illegal. As an artist whose identity remains a mystery, the stencil technique has enabled Banksy to evade being seen by members of the public and also avoid being caught by the police.

Wrong War is part of a collection of mixed media artworks, Pax Britannica. Pax Britannica is a portfolio of 22 prints, all of various media and made using different papers. Each print is signed and comes in an edition size of 100. The prints were published by Aquarium Gallery in London in their original black portfolio box.

  • Renowned British street artist, Banksy, is the enigmatic figure behind some of the most subversive works in the Urban Art scene. Despite his anonymity, the artists' disruptive stunts have not only gained him notoriety, but they have vocalised his stance on many social and political issues. As seen with the likes of Girl With Balloon and Napalm, Banksy uses his distinctive stencil technique to produce thought-provoking commentaries on challenging themes. The showcase of rebellion that lines his work has caused his secondary market value to soar in recent years, propelling him to the top of the Urban Art scene.

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