You’ve seen street
artist Banksy’s graffiti in books and magazines. You may even have seen his
work in person or watched his documentary Exit
Through the Gift Shop, which made waves at the Sundance Film Festival in
2010. Banksy’s work is recognizable, yet his true identity remains shrouded
in legend and mystery. No better artist from whom to appropriate imagery. (There
isn’t much chance of him suing for copyright!)
Along comes news
photographer Nick Stern, who decides to replicate Banksy’s iconic imagery by using
real life models. The flower-throwing rioter, the caveman, the kissing
policemen, the maid and even Jesus holding his shopping bags have been recreated
in a studio setting, where props were carefully chosen and models cast. “I just
hope Banksy likes what I have done,” says Stern.
The rioter: Banksy
versus Stern
The maid: Banksy
versus Stern
The guard: Banksy
versus Stern
