![]() He described the rat as 'the only free animal in the city', and one which 'spreads the plague everywhere, just like street art'. In many ways, Banksy also uses the symbol of the rat as a way of aligning himself with the wretched and the underdogs whom he often speaks about or on behalf of in his works. Prou began his artwork in 1981, painting stencils of rats on the walls of Paris streets. “If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved, then rats are the ultimate role model.” Instead, it seems he prefers monkeys for his original and editioned canvases. Given the relative importance of rats in the artist’s iconography and symbolism, Banksy has done a surprisingly few number of originals with them as the main protagonists. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by Blek le Rat. ![]() ![]() Banksy also realized numerous prints on paper in 2004, featuring various of his iconic rat characters. In terms of artistic output, Banksy has realized many murals featuring rats – mostly in England, and they tend to be smaller pieces.
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