An Alternative to Banksy Gas Mask Art
The elusive Banksy Gas Mask is one of his elusive works. It is a London graffiti legend and one that was made famous by the installation in Trafalgar Square. There it was hanging from the rear view mirror of a car. Unfortunately for all of us out there in the world, this famous piece has now been defaced. In actual fact the mask itself has just been cleaned and re-used on another piece. So then, what’s the real story behind this mask, and why has it become such a legend?
The image of the Banksy Gas Mask can be found all over the internet. This is one of the most recognized of the many stencils and masks produced by the renowned Bristol based artist. His style and methods have become quite well known in recent years. He has inspired many artists from across the globe, to use his techniques in their own artistic works.
What exactly is a Banksy mask anyway?
The name itself tells you everything you need to know. It is an iconic symbol of street art, and is a Banksy creation. The image itself is that of a clown in the gas station at night, preparing his next masterpiece. The clown is holding a lit sign that reads: “stop the war, but the peace”.
One of the most unique aspects of this sign is the background to the image. Instead of a bright, vibrant colour scheme, the Banksy mask is a darker, ominous hue of black and white. It is this darker effect that makes the image even more haunting. Many stencils and masks that you will see in Bristol are based around this particular Banksy gas mask.
It Seems That Banksy Is As Much About Aesthetics As His Street Art
His work can be described as ‘street art’ in the strictest sense. He creates it with no consideration for how it will look on the wall, what the final result will be and, most importantly, whether it will offend anyone who comes into contact with it. He just lets the graffiti do its work and that’s all that really matters.
If you want to get involved in graffiti, why not start off by covering your wall with Banksy art. Covering your walls with Banksy art is a great way to make your own mark on the city of Bristol. It is also a good way to make people aware of the Graffiti society that exists across the world. If you are looking for inspiration, take a walk through some of the worst streets in Bristol and try to spot the best Banksy mask off a wall.
Why not take Your Creativity A Little Further?
Take your mask off entirely and be a real artist. There are plenty of Bristol based artists who can turn your mask into a masterpiece. Some of the best Bristol street arts are the creations of youngsters that don’t have a whole lot of money but who know exactly what they’re doing. These are the kinds of street artists that will give you inspiration.
So if you’ve thought about graffiti but haven’t yet made up your mind, you should take a trip down to Bristol city centre and check out one of the many Graffiti walls. One such mural is located in the Alton Towers and is actually collaboration between two different artists. The graffiti was done by 21-year-old Bristolian called Zac Penn and his mate Sam Reed. The two teamed up and used their combined knowledge of graffiti and drawing skills to create this masterpiece. No matter what your opinion is on graffiti, take a visit to one of Bristol’s graffiti walls and see if it inspires you.