Testing your Work...

There are many ways of letting people know about your work. Whether you choose to display your work in a gallery, on a blog, or on the streets of London, the context and the message of your work needs to be considered. It is essential to target the right type of audience and to think about what is suitable. 

The graffiti artist Banksy is well known for his controversial, bold work, but is arguably more known for his art pieces being publicized on the streets of the UK. 

Banksy made a very bold decision when deciding to publish his work in such a way, some of his work could be considered to be inappropriate to some ages and genders. Yet Banksy took this risk, and was right in doing so. The majority of his work, although on the basis looks humorous, actually imposes a serious, metaphorical message. The top image that I have presented holds the message 'nation under CCTV'. The fact that this piece is in the mist of the community of London emphasizes this message more. If the piece was exhibited in a gallery for example, it would not have such a dramatic effect.