Entitled HISTORY REPEATED, this beaded painting was inspired by my visits to London, England where I saw the famous Banksy pink car. This early 80's Triumph GT6 sits in silence atop an old shipping container near Brick Lane. I studied it for awhile because the driver, a ghost-like skeleton, intrigued me. I did a little research and it turns out that the car was originally yellow until one day, when someone came along and painted it pink. That someone is Britain's most famous guerrilla artist, Banksy.

Banksy has redefined the way the world thinks about art merely by being a 'vandal', and to me, the pink car proves it. It is now protected in a plexiglass box, and when I saw it, I imagined what a bead-embroidered replica of the car would look like in a semi-beaded future. This bead-painting is my interpretation of East London's past, present, and future. It is also a direct reference to terrorism, genocide, war, and fear. Sadly, the writing is on the wall & history continues to repeat itself today..

The painting consists of bead embroidery stitched to a 24" x 30" collaged canvas using a strong nylon thread. This piece is wired on the back and signed by The Lone Beader. It is ready to hang - there is no need for framing!

Media: glass beads, mixed media, collage
Dimensions: 24" x 30" (61 x 76cm)

This painting was hand-beaded in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and is ready to ship. This piece is considered oversized, and will ship via FedEx Ground within the USA. First Class Pack & Ship in Weymouth, MA packs & ships all of my large paintings. They specialize in shipping fine art. Shipping charge includes their packing labor & materials cost + shipping charge. Worldwide shipping is also available - please contact me to make special shipping arrangements. Any excess shipping charges will be refunded. Overseas customers are responsible for any and all VAT & customs fees upon delivery.

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