The elusive street artist Banksy has unveiled a new artwork in south-west London, leaving fans to decipher its meaning. The signature stencil-style piece, painted on a wall in Kew Green, Richmond, depicts a goat perched precariously on a ledge as rocks tumble down.
Banksy revealed the artwork on his Instagram on Monday, confirming its authenticity. The piece also featured a real CCTV camera pointed at the goat, which has since been repositioned.
Banksy’s lack of a caption on the Instagram post has sparked various interpretations. Some speculate that the goat on the precipice symbolizes the human race on the brink of extinction, while others see the CCTV camera as a commentary on the lack of privacy even in remote spaces. One user, however, playfully questioned if the artwork held any deeper meaning, suggesting that Banksy simply thought “a goat would look cool up there”.
This latest piece marks Banksy’s return to London after his recent work in Finsbury Park, where he spray-painted a green stencil of a person holding a sprayer next to a cut-back tree, creating a trompe l’oeil effect of foliage.
The identity of the artist remains unknown, adding to the intrigue and mystery surrounding his works.
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