![]() ![]() The artist’s well-known, fiercely-critical stances towards law enforcement, militarism, capitalism and consumerism are palpable here. In a complex double entendre characteristic of Banksy’s print-based works, the violence of the print's handwritten message contrasts with the peace sign, or CND symbol, held around the rat’s neck. Handwritten in bright red splattered paint, the text is reminiscent of blood. Said rat, painted in Banksy’s typical black and white stencilled style, stands up on its hind legs holding a placard complete with the words ‘ Welcome To Hell’. Part of the 2004 Placard Rat print series, Welcome to Hell shows Banksy’s iconic stencilled rat character, clutching a protest placard. ![]()
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