Alright, this film journey's across America from Los Angeles to London. The film produced by Banksy but it is not about his at all, it is about Mister Brain Wash. It is a very interesting film, showing how friends with good intentions can want everything that you have.
The film starts out by following Terry the recorded. Terry records everything and everyone until he finds his outlet in graffiti/street art. His first subject was Space Invader out of France (Terry's cousin). As you watch his home videos you see the artist from beginning to end, the effort that is put in to manufacturer the art and to install it. One artist that became famous for his OBEY logo and President Obama's painted face, is Shepard fairy one of the early artist, he introduced Terry to many artist in the Los Angeles Area.
President Obama 2008 Campaign Poster - Shepard Fairy
Now that Terry has been introduced to many artist around the city he began to point out specific artist he wanted to follow and record. One particular artist was Banksy out of London. Banksy became known for installing his own art in the Luv of Paris. He later began to do iconic murals around the world, all while keeping his identity a mystery.
Israel-Palestine War - Banksy
Banksy and Terry become very close, Banksy a very private person lets him into his world. This was a mistake that Banksy now realizes. As their relations become stronger Terry takes part in Banksy illegal acts of graffiti/street art at Disney World and is questions for hours.
Banksy - Guantanamo Bay - Disney World
Banksy now wanted all tapes to be made into a documentary, to see how street art as evolved and to let the public know the meaning and the intentions behind their actions. 6 months later Terry produced a video I will call it of little value or substance. Because the video was unusable Banksy decided to make the documentary resulting in this film we are now watching as a class. Great Job Banksy!!!
While Banksy worked on the film he informed Terry to start painting and put on a "little" show. The word little escapes Terry and it becomes a week long production. Terry now known as Mister Brain Wash begins to hire individuals to make his visions come true. Not a painter by trade Mister Brain Wash allows others to execute his work.
Mister Brain Wash - Life is Beautiful Show
Artist around LA and the world did not appreciate Mister Brain Wash and the style of art he was producing, there was no originality. Unlike others he did not start with humble beginnings and work his way up, instead he started at the top because of his connections. Artist did not care for this at all. By the end of Mister Brain Wash week long production he managed to sell millions of dollars of art, described as pop art and street art. With a lack of originality Mister Brian Wash burned every connection he had made in the art world, artist were not enthused to speak about him on film.
?Andy Warhol made a statement by repeating icons until they became meaningless - he was iconic in the way he did it. Then Terry really made them meaningless" - Banksy
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