A new art piece believed to be by Banksy has emerged on a building in Kew Green, Richmond. The artwork depicts a mountain goat perched on a ledge with rocks falling from behind it. Banksy confirmed the piece was his work by sharing a picture of it on his Instagram account, which he has previously used as a platform to take responsibility for his art. The artwork also featured a real-life CCTV camera pointed at the goat, which has since been restored to its original purpose.
Local residents and passers-by have been fascinated by the artwork since it appeared. Malcolm Taylor, a local resident, called the artwork “fantastic”. Pauline Taylor, another resident in the area, said her grandchildren “will be wowed by it.” She added, “Thank you, Banksy.” The artist’s identity remains unknown.
Banksy’s last known work painted in London was in Finsbury Park, where he painted a wall behind a cut-back tree to resemble foliage, with a stencil of a person holding a sprayer next to it. His artwork remains a point of fascination for art enthusiasts, despite the artist’s elusiveness.
For now, the new artwork in Kew Green continues to attract attention from locals and visitors alike. The artwork has not been captioned by Banksy, leaving many to interpret its meaning in their own way. Despite the lack of information regarding the artwork’s message, its emergence has nevertheless caused a stir
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