The name of Bansky art is “Girl with a Balloon” was seen stenciled on a wall at London’s West Bank in 2002. The period was characterized by the largest anti-war protest after the bombing of Iraq implying that there was high need for hope despite turbulent times. Bansky image, 27.5 x 19.6 inches, was recreated in 2004 and signed. Materials used is an oil-based paint on the wall and brushes. The graffiti is striking and leaves a memory due to its inspiring effect. It has a small girl standing with one hand fully stretched out to reach a balloon. Bansky uses different artistic elements in the painting to create an impression and communicate how people in the universe perceive situations.
The painting is black and white except for the balloon, which is red, making it the focal point of the graffiti. Red is a color of love, passion, joy, and radiance, implying that the child is trying to reach out to something that would bring fulfillment to her heart. Straight lines have in the child’s legs and the outstretched arm to give an impression of stability in the vision of catching the balloon. Conversely, lines are applied on her dress, hair, strings on the balloon, and another arm to show that the environment is windy, just as life can be turbulent in reality. The value evident in contrasting colors helps communicate the message of hope.
The most appealing thing in the graffiti is the emphasis which is clear from the contrast of the color red with the black and white of the girl. The implication is that the girl is not just trying to catch the balloon but the love shape and its content. She has a dream and is relentless, as evidenced in her firm statue despite the wind. It is also remarkable that she is alone and only has the balloon as her solace. The message that I get from the graffiti is that there may be storms and solitude in life, but it is vital never to lose hope.