Flying Copper

Banksy, one of the most prominent contemporary artists whose identity remains the subject of speculation, emerged from the Bristol underground scene of the 1990s. He became renowned for his stencil technique, adopted out of the necessity to work quickly within the illegality of street art. His work, rich in metaphor, irony, and political activism, has appeared on city walls across the world and has become a symbol of criticism of social and power structures. The iconic piece Flying Copper depicts an armed policeman whose face is replaced by a yellow smiley, with angel wings sprouting from his back. This contrast ironically highlights the ambivalent role of authority and the absurdity of power. This is print number 129 from a limited and numbered edition of 600 prints with the publisher’s blindstamp, Pictures on Walls, London. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Pest Control Office which guarantees the authenticity of the artwork.