Other people’s paintings: No.5 Banksy (on an Urbox) Painting

“Banksy paintings have to be chipped off the wall and still sell for millions; well beyond the means of most; so njoy this a copy of a famous Banksy for rather less.” - Sly. Here Sly is having a pop at the people who only like art if it costs a lot. Councils used to denounce Banksy as a vandal and scrub his work of the walls. Last week a council lost a Banksy and asked him to come back and do another one. It’s only because he’s famous: his paintings were just as “good” when he wasn’t. The painting also includes an illusion: showing the mind only sees want it wants to see. Urban pop art in your own home by cult artist Sly. These are not prints, as each is individually painted and signed to order and consequently will vary slightly from the illustrated picture. These paintings are sprayed onto a handmade "Urbox,” or urban box, covered in newspaper cuttings and are handmade by people who wish to work to supplement their income. The boxes measure 59x76x4 cm, look really cool, rough with an urban feel, and are ready to hang, so there is no need to buy an expensive frame. (Also available on The Daily Telegraph, watercolour paper or plain paper at various prices if you search elsewhere.)