Mona Lisa Weapon Target AK47 with the dry embossed POW Printmaker embossed backstamp with edition number 100/150 on it.left corner dry embossed heavy weaponry elephant backstamp.
Mona Lisa With AK 47 is rendered in monochrome, save for a striking red dot indicating the shooter’s point of aim, a detail that urgently demands attention. Banksy’s recognisable stencilled style breathes new life into the iconic figure of the Italian Renaissance, placing her squarely within the context of modern-day rebellion and strife. Against a stark white backdrop, the icon of art history is re-envisioned as an embodiment of defiance. Her hands, traditionally seen resting calmly, now grasp a weapon, while a red target dot on her forehead suggests a chilling vulnerability amidst the assertiveness. The direct gaze of the woman challenges the viewer, casting her enigmatic smile in a disconcerting light. She appears poised for action, yet the presence of the red dot speaks volumes of danger, of being in someone’s crosshairs, creating a dual representation of power and peril.
