There has never been another artist who has left an imprint on popular culture like Banksy .
While maintaining anonymity, the artist has managed to make worldwide headlines for the past three decades.
His works; whether in the form of a public mural, a canvas at a top tier auction house or one of his iconic screenprints in a private collection, always leave a
lasting impression on the viewer.
Banksy’s ”Stop and Search” is, no doubt, one of his most iconic as well as subversive images.
Published in 2007 by Pictures on Walls , ”Stop and Search” shows a modern-day policeman, wearing baby blue colored forensic gloves, as he stops and searches Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, putting a sarcastic spin on Dorothy's famous line: "There's no place like home” .
In ”Stop and Search” Banksy targets the UK government's stop-and-search policy because it is known to disproportionately target ethnic minorities.
Printed mostly in black and white - except for the blue of the policeman’s disposable gloves - the print shows Dorothy in her now iconic gingham dress, her face betraying a sense of concern at her treatment.
Played by Judy Garland in the 1939 film, Dorothy is a typical of the 'harmless female' archetype, peddled by the Hollywood-based US film industry throughout the 20th century.
Portrayed as harmless and naive, and with the catchphrase ”there’s no place like home”, Dorothy serves as a figuration of childhood innocence.
This symbolic role is only reinforced by the presence of Dorothy's little terrier, Toto , who represents the celebrated values of loyalty and companionship.
With its symbolic qualities in mind, then, this Banksy print subverts traditional iconic associations, introducing an armed officer clad in riot gear so as to disrupt visual meaning and balance.
This is an absolutely stunning, iconic piece of contemporary art history that will be a welcomed addition to any collection.
The work is in absolutely flawless condition and has been framed to museum grade specification.
An original style PEST CONTROL COA will be included with the work.
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