‘Monkey Parliament IV' by Mason Storm, 2021
From a sold-out series of mini-prints based on the artist's originals from his time working with the legendary Banksy.
7.8 x 11 in / 20 x 28 cm
Giclee Print on 315gsm Innova Paper
Open edition (Sold Out)
Hand-signed on reverse in pencil with gallery stamp.

ABOUT THE ART

Rumored to be the actual artist who painted the famous 'Monkey Parliament' painting under Banksy's direction which sold for a record breaking $12 million at auction, Mason Storm has released this exceptional timed edition print which is considered to be one of his sketches based on the original reference used to paint Banksy's famous 'Monkey Parliament'.

ABOUT THE ARTISTMason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a trademark, hiding his identity whilst creating a mystique which helps with promotion and publicity. He began wearing it when in 2010 he said he was going to reveal the face of the artist Banksy in an oil painting. The whole campaign was nothing more than a big marketing ploy and it worked. The supposed unveiling of Banksy courted a lot of negative publicity and the occasional death threat. Nothing he hasn’t encountered many times in his previous life but he knew the fact that he was remaining anonymous would annoy Banksy’s followers even more. Secondly, in his previous careers he has met and dealt with some extremely dangerous men. There is no risk to his security but he would rather the two worlds never meet. Also he occasionally does freelance work and its better for him if he remain in the shadows so to speak. So the mask, apart from its marketing potential allows him to hide in plain sight.