The sixth piece in Banksy’s new collection of animal-themed artwork has been confirmed in London. A silhouette of a cat on a distressed and empty billboard was posted on the elusive street artist’s Instagram without a caption. This followed his previous artwork of pelicans capturing fish from a chip shop sign revealed on Friday. The new work is located in Cricklewood, a neighbourhood in north-west London.
This recent cat piece is the latest in a string of artworks appearing throughout the capital in the last week. On Monday, a stencilled image of a goat was spotted in Kew, followed by two elephants touching trunks in Chelsea on Tuesday. However, by Friday, this artwork had been defaced with stripes. Next, curious crowds gathered to view Banksy’s three monkeys hanging from a bridge in Brick Lane on Wednesday. A howling wolf on a satellite dish was seen in Peckham on Thursday, although within hours, it was suspected to have been stolen.
Banksy is known for his anonymity and graffiti-style street art that often has a socio-political message. His sudden presence in London has caused a stir among residents and art enthusiasts, with many looking to find his latest work. The artist’s wide-ranging collection contains a menagerie of creatures, from the domestic feline to exotic creatures like elephants and pelicans.
As with all of his previous artwork, Banksy’s latest collection is likely to come with a political message. The artist has previously used his work to highlight environmental issues, immigration, and the Syrian refugee crisis. However, the true meaning behind his latest animal pieces remains to be seen.
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