2. Born in Bristol, United Kingdom Born in 1974 He was about 23 years old when he started Vital Statistics
3. Started graffiti in the late 1980s due to the great Bristol aerosol boom He wanted to express his feelings through his arts which is why he started creating his art Personal Background
4. Worked on projects underground Born out of the Bristol underground scene which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. The artists influenced him to create the work he does Key Historical Events
5. Influenced from politics Culture Ethics Express his feelings through his art to pedestrians Taught by the UK underground musicians and artists Influence of the Art World
6. Uses the environment to make his paintings real Pseudonymous style Dark, faded paintings Believes in Anarchism Stenciling technique Stylistic Traits
8. Stylistic Traits: Pestilence of the Great Stink Shows a common problem Black and White Humorous: skeleton represents Death Shady
9. Stylistic Traits: An Anarchist Rat Shows a political philosophy Black and White coloring Uses animals Criticizes politicians and the government as well as the state as undesirable, unnecessary and harmful
10. Criticizes politicians Criticizes the media Criticizes the amount of power one has Uses unique objects instead of human beings. Stylistic traits for my original art
11. Banksy’s art has affected people with where he was located by painting about leaders and still continues today. His art is much appreciated by many and holds a museum of his arts in London. Conclusion
