Love Is In The Air (Flower Thrower)
Love Is In The Air (Flower Thrower)
Signed Print
Banksy
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50 x 70cm, Edition of 50, Screenprint
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Meaning & Analysis
Banksy's iconic Love Is In The Air depicts a balaclava-wearing man holding a bouquet of flowers instead of a bomb. The edition of 50 signed screen prints was released in 2003, alongside 500 unsigned. Originally a mural on the West Bank Wall, it symbolises Banksy’s anti-war beliefs and a plea for peace.
Love Is In The Air (Flower Thrower) features Banksy’s signature stencil style reaching back to his beginnings as a graffiti artist. The image depicts an angry young man wearing a bandana as a mask, in the action of throwing what could be a rock or a Molotov cocktail, but instead is a bouquet of flowers.
This image is considered to be reminiscent of pictures from 1960s campus and street riots around the globe. It has been interpreted as a representation of love and peace as an essential weapon for protestors if they want to achieve true change, instead of more violent means. It appeared as graffiti in the conflict-ridden Gaza strip area of Jerusalem as an indication by Banksy that there still might be hope for a peaceful solution in the ongoing struggle between Palestine and Israel. This print is largely monochromatic with a block-red colour background.
Renowned British street artist, Banksy, is the enigmatic figure behind some of the most subversive works in the Urban Art scene. Despite his anonymity, the artists' disruptive stunts have not only gained him notoriety, but they have vocalised his stance on many social and political issues. As seen with the likes of Girl With Balloon and Napalm, Banksy uses his distinctive stencil technique to produce thought-provoking commentaries on challenging themes. The showcase of rebellion that lines his work has caused his secondary market value to soar in recent years, propelling him to the top of the Urban Art scene.
