The next artist I chose to talk about is Banksy. Banksy for the people who don't know is an amazing street artist with a identity that is still to be found out. He has done amazing stencil work around the world and the whole time under a hidden identity. His work has extremely strong political meaning, and you will never find an image with out a tremendous amount of meaning behind it. This piece was found on a news web site called dailymail with the title "Graffiti artist Banksy strikes again - in Bethlehem". The guys art is so jaw dropping I don't know where to start. This image is probably one of my favorites. Its a little girl patting down a solider in Bethlehem. During all these holy wars that are going on in the area Banksy finds time to make a political statement that is not only shocking with its meaning but the image as a whole. Stencil work is amazing and he is nothing short of the master. (at least i think so) The solider is so much larger than the little girl, however this little girl still has all the power. The solider is disarmed and helpless, and for once seems to feel a bit vulnerable, much like the little girl would if this was the other way around. I think that this image is so successful because of where it was placed, and the meaning behind it. Please look at some more of Banksy's work, its so amazing and needs to bee seen and understood. This art form is extremely appealing to me. Street art takes skill and guts. Not everyone is willing to risk getting arrested to make a statement, Banksy is.
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