banksy - the provocative yet mysterious street artist

Political, social, subversive, original. These are some of elements I find in his arts. The ability to portray the baffling social minds into a stencil art form covering the walls around cities and taking it further to overseas (he stenciled the West Barrier in Palestine). I have great admiration for this man. The fact that he keeps himself mysterious by concealing his identity, it surely should reflect his unenthusiastic about fame. Not to mention that his works has been sold for at one time half a million for a piece.

So, why is he doing it? I don't think many graffiti artist started taking their passions on public for money, because it is illegal at the first place, an irresponsible act of vandalism. Not if it's pretty it's not. Back to the main question, why?

Political purpose? probably, but spraying on walls won't bring a government down. Although, his effort is admirable indeed.

Sick of the social distortion?could be. He's got talent, and he surely put it in use, though against the law, but it sure did affect a whole lot of civilians (and surely politicians too).

What talent do i have? What great good did I do to anyone with it? Someday I will...I hope

read more about this guy at weburbanist googleimage artofthestate youtube