In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Banksy, the anonymous, U.K.-based street artist, has shared a new piece of art… but with a twist.
The new artwork appears to come from the comfort of his home.
In the installation, which Banksy shared on his official Instagram page Wednesday morning, the artist’s signature rats are seen running amok and causing chaos in what appears to be his own bathroom.
Banksy’s much-loved graffiti pieces are typically found in remote and obscure locations across the globe, however as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, it seems he was left with no choice but to work from home.
Though he’s done indoor installations in the past, it seems to be the first in Banksy’s nearly three-decade-long career in which he’s given his fans and followers a look into his home — or at least a portion of it.
In the piece, Bansky not only utilizes his graffiti talents but also some of the items found within his bathroom, including a light switch and a towel holder, from which two of the reckless rats are seen swinging.
Another one of the infamous rodents seems to be carelessly urinating into Banksy’s toilet as well, making a mess all over the seat, while one has jumped onto a tube of toothpaste, causing it to splatter all over the wall.
Meanwhile, other pests seem to have displaced the artist’s mirror, while another is seen it its reflection making red markings on the opposite wall.
“My wife hates when I work from home,” Banksy wrote in the caption.
Updates and additional information regarding Banksy and his artwork can be found through the artist’s official website.
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