Original artwork description:

Is graffiti art? Or vandalism? Or both?

Graffiti - plural of graffito - comes from the Italian word graffiato (scratched) via the Latin 'graphire' and Greek 'graphein,' both meaning 'to write'. Use of the word has evolved to include any graphics applied to surfaces in a manner that constitutes vandalism. Graffiti can can be advertising, social commentary, gangs marking out their territory, frustrated artists (think Basquiat).

Stencil graffiti is a 21st century phenomenon utilised by proponents such as Blek le Rat, Jef Aerosol, Speedy Graffito, Mis Tic and, of course, Banksy. Cutting stencils from stiff material/card in the safety of one's home means that an image can be produced outside very quickly, reducing the threat of being caught.
Graffiti absolutely is art! Shabby chic is in! The artist put his heart and soul into this cunning pun so that you don't have to!

Limited Edition Prints.
Printed on William Turner Hahnemuhle fine art exhibition quality paper (310 g/m2) using Epson Ultrachrome Pro Pigments, the colours remain true to the original up to 100 years.
The image size is 30×45 cms and there is an additional 3 cms border all the way round the image (ie total size: 36×51 cms). The artist will sign and number the print in this border. The print is unframed.
Prints will leave the artists studio within 7 days, rolled in a heavy tube, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and sent via track and trace.

Materials used:

acrylics

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