In London, Banksy revealed a recent piece of art – the artist’s second within 48 hours.
The newest creation by the street artist from Bristol showcases the outlines of two elephants extending their trunks towards one another.
This piece is painted on what seems to be two windows that have been sealed shut on the side of a residence at the intersection of Edith Terrace and Edith Grove in Chelsea.
The depiction of the elephants comes after the artist declared to have crafted the artwork of a goat perched on a narrow wall in Kew Bridge, west London just the day before.
Within the illustration, the animal’s silhouette is accompanied by falling rocks from the ledge and a surveillance camera, occasionally pointing in its direction.
Pic: PA
By sharing the elephant artwork on his official Instagram account, Banksy – the unidentified artist – chose not to provide a caption, leading fans to interpret its significance.
Many believe it may allude to the concept of the “elephant in the room,” a phrase used to address a prominent issue or challenging situation that people avoid discussing – in line with Banksy’s often satirical creations that sometimes touch on political and philosophical matters.
Others suggest that the elephants reaching out to each other could symbolize “the process of healing and reconciliation.”
On Monday, Banksy revealed he was also behind the artwork of a goat near Kew Bridge, in Richmond. Pic: PA
In June, an artistic installation featuring a migrant boat, placed within the Glastonbury Festival crowds, faced criticism from then Home Secretary James Cleverly.
Cleverly condemned the installation as “trivializing” and “repugnant” as it moved through the throngs during performances by indie punk band Idles and rapper Little Simz.
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However, the artist deemed the politician’s response as “exaggerated.”
Banksy proceeded to mention that what he views as “repugnant and unacceptable” was the detention of the actual boat he funded after rescuing unaccompanied children at sea by Italian authorities.
