Banksy chose to subvert Vettriano’s romantic narrative by incorporating themes of pollution, capitalism and the climate crisis, painting in a sinking oil liner and two men in hazmat suits wheeling a barrel of toxic waste along the beach – while the original couple dance as their butler holds a black umbrella over their heads.
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus has announced that he is auctioning a rare Banksy painting, part of the enigmatic artist’s Crude Oil series, with a portion of the funds to benefit two Los Angeles medical charities and the California Fire Foundation.
Banksy chose to subvert Scottish painter Jack Vettriano’s romantic narrative by incorporating themes of pollution, capitalism and the climate crisis.
“Crude Oil (Vettriano)” was first exhibited in Banksy’s landmark 2005 exhibition Crude Oils: A Gallery of Re-mixed Masterpieces, Vandalism and Vermin.
As well as a portion of the proceeds going to charity in the wake of the devastating California fires, Hoppus and Skye plan to expand their art collection with works by younger generations of artists.
