I found this documentary really interesting. I saw a Banksy in the mission district of San Francisco once. He took a no trespassing sign and had a stenciled cross-legged indian holding it up. This documentary was really enlightening into the whole street art phenomena. Its such a temporary form of art that is now eternalized through the internet and now this documentary.
Banksy and Fairey opened the doors to this exclusive world of street art to Thierry. Thierry eventually becomes MBW and epitomizes the antithesis of everything street art is about. He takes a Warhol-esque approach to the creation of the art and regurgitates the same celebrity image or iconic image over and over with different colors and fills eventually rendering the face or image void of meaning.
I had talked with my friends about this documentary prior to seeing it. Many of them believed that Banksy created MBW. We should have a class debate on that.
What are the odds of seeing the artist in act? It probably would not of occurred to me who the person was.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how witty Banksy is, having the Native American "hold" up the sign.
Indeed, Banksy is very witty and creates clever art often with dark humor involved, pointing the finger at racism and sexism.
ReplyDeletebanksy is creative and a great way to show art, i would love to see a banksy art piece as you have. I agree the documentary was interesting, it opened my eyes to change, change in this world, and change in myself. To be creative and open yet secretive in my ways of getting the message out.
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