Be an original... Homage à Banksy

24"x24" - Vinyl on aluminum 

This piece is a bold tribute to the greatest living artist—Banksy—a figure who has redefined the meaning of rebellion, originality, and artistic impact. Featuring one of his iconic rats, this artwork plays with the idea of authorship and artistic identity. The rat holds a sign that reads “Be An Original”, a message that speaks to Banksy’s ethos while challenging the viewer to think about authenticity and artistic evolution.

With Banksy’s signature scratched out and mine placed beneath it, the piece becomes a conversation about influence, ownership, and creative defiance—a nod to the ever-blurring lines between homage, inspiration, and originality.

The industrial aesthetic, with a raw aluminum background and stark black-and-white vinyl, amplifies the urban, street-art feel. It’s gritty, striking, and intentionally provocative. I’d like to think that, in the spirit of rebellion and reinvention, Banksy himself might approve.