Spray paint and emulsion on board - 1200mm x 845mm
Signed on front in pen.
This piece comes with a certificate of authentication from Pest Control Office
Banksy generally signs his work on the back, but he has signed this painting on the front. He has donated his painting to raise funds for destitute asylum seekers through this online charity auction.
Banksy says: "I think it’s the duty of any civilised country to provide refugees with the basics of human survival. Just because I personally only change my pants once every six weeks doesn't mean every asylum seeker should have to do the same."
100% of funds raised by this auction will go towards buying food and other essentials for those supported by New North London Synagogue's Destitute Asylum Seeker Drop In (reg charity 1094668).
Destitute asylum seekers have had their asylum claims refused. They live here in fear, terrified of being forcibly returned home where they face more of the persecution they originally fled from. Many are survivors of torture and have lost loved ones in conflicts back home. They are not allowed to work and in most cases are not eligible for housing or benefits. Many go hungry and some have been diagnosed with malnutrition. They don't even have the money to buy underwear which is basic to human dignity, and so our celebrities have signed underwear to both raise funds for them and draw attention to their plight.
