Don't give a fuck about the guy's personality (people I know who knew him reckon he was a twat way back when) or about the ridiculous fetishisation of his work by stupid Nathan Barley twats in that there London.
I do happen to be quite fond of his murals (not stencils, full wall murals) around Bristol, particularly the Mild Mild West on Stokes Croft and the one over in Easton. His piece on Sevier Street was cool as well until it got demolished last year
They're worthwhile pieces of the scenery around Bristol and people like them. That's why there's a fuss whenever we lose one of them because of some moron developer or council employee. I'd be equally annoyed if the Bling Bling Camel in St Pauls was destroyed, not because it's Banksy (it isn't) but because it makes me laugh when I see it. There's loads of good stuff around Montpelier and Easton that's been up for years that I'd hate to see go.
And no, other graffiti artists don't destroy his work round here because it's bloody good artwork and they're respected. None of his murals have been tagged in any way by anyone because it's spoil the effect.
I do happen to be quite fond of his murals (not stencils, full wall murals) around Bristol, particularly the Mild Mild West on Stokes Croft and the one over in Easton. His piece on Sevier Street was cool as well until it got demolished last year
They're worthwhile pieces of the scenery around Bristol and people like them. That's why there's a fuss whenever we lose one of them because of some moron developer or council employee. I'd be equally annoyed if the Bling Bling Camel in St Pauls was destroyed, not because it's Banksy (it isn't) but because it makes me laugh when I see it. There's loads of good stuff around Montpelier and Easton that's been up for years that I'd hate to see go.
And no, other graffiti artists don't destroy his work round here because it's bloody good artwork and they're respected. None of his murals have been tagged in any way by anyone because it's spoil the effect.
