Flower Bomber (Love is in the Air)

Own a piece of history! This offset lithograph stencil was originally purchased directly from Banksy's publishing company. Framed dimensions 12.25h x 14.5w. Certificate of Authenticity in winning bidder's name will be included.

This iconic Banksy is an expression of the themes and motifs that have defined his career. A politically motivated graffiti artist plying his trade on the streets of Bristol, Banksy made a name for himself with a strong anti-establishment message delivered through dark and humorous imagery. Increasingly popular and increasingly serious, Banksy has brought street art into the gallery space, delivering the art form to a new audience.

Soon after his first solo exhibition at the Los Angeles based 33 1/3 Gallery in 2002, Banksy created the ‘Love is in the Air’ stencil; it has since become one of his most recognizable icons. Originally spray painted on a wall off London’s Rivington Street, circa 2003, Banksy has reworked the stencil on a regular basis throughout his career. The image of a masked figure throwing a bouquet of flowers is thought to symbolize the action needed to bring about change; as Banksy has remarked, “If you want to say something and have people listen then you have to wear a mask”.