Banksy

Many artists have their own way of displaying their work to the audience. Some entering them into shows, while others place them out in public for everyone to see. And then there's Banksy. Banksy is an urban artist who has a more discrete way of showing his work. With his appearance still unknown to the public, Banksy is able to create very creative bits of work without the knowledge of his fans. Banksy's use of image is very unique. He makes street art where the viewers are made to think. An immediate reaction is caused when you look at a work from Banksy.

In this iconic work from Banksy, it shows a man looking like he's about to throw a grenade. Instead of a grenade, however, Banksy made him hold a coupe of roses. This is to show his ideologies on war. It makes people think. It makes them think and feel love instead of war. It is ideologies like these that Banksy interprets that make him well known. His unique use of the images is also a reason why his fans are always trying to follow his work.