This is one of my favorite works of Kehinde Wiley. I love how the rococo pattern, the wallpaper pattern, crosses over onto Wiley. It shows that he embraces modern and classic art forms. He intertwines them. The classic style flows directly into the modern style. I love how the hat rests on his head. The hat stands out from the paper while still flowing with the overall pattern.

Banksy

I love Bansky's pieces. They provide interesting things to think about. They are often placed in controversial places. The commonly provoke thoughts of peace. The picture of the gun pointed at the record player describes the down fall of vinyl and the rise of digital music. I do agree with his pieces. They encourage peace. Graffiti is art. Art is merely a creative expression. Graffiti and tagging meet this criteria. I think that writers and artists often go by alternate names in order to remain anonymous. They don't want to expose themselves. They also often times seek a creative name that matches their creative persona. It is very important to express your ideas publicly. However, there are appropriate and inappropriate ways of doing that. It is very important to learn how to disagree with being disagreeable.