Someone in New York has sent street art website Wooster Collective an interesting graffiti piece that was found in the Soho area. Everyone, meet Hanksy.
For those confused with the name, Hanksy is a combination of Tom Hanks and Banksy. Whoever did this has taken Banksy's infamous black and white rat stencil and replaced the head with Tom Hanks's smiling face. The result is an extremely hilarious pop culture parody that's definitely a memorable one. It's actually quite similar to the 'Tom Hanks Is A Lot of Animals' Tumblr blog in which the actor's head gets placed on various animals.
Whether or not the Hanksy will go viral around the streets remains to be seen. I wonder if this is getting Banksy's attention.
Celeb Graffiti Parodies
Hanksy Stencil Art is Getting Attention in New York
Trend Themes
1. Street Art Parodies - Opportunity for artists to create humorous parodies of famous artworks or celebrities and bring them to the streets.
2. Celebrity-inspired Stencil Art - A trend of creating street art that combines images of famous celebrities, like Tom Hanks, with elements of stencil art for a unique and attention-grabbing effect.
3. Pop Culture Street Art - Growing interest in street art that incorporates iconic pop culture references, providing opportunities for artists to create visually striking and relatable artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can leverage the trend of street art parodies and celebrity-inspired stencil art to create new and distinctive artworks.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore collaborations with street artists to promote movies, TV shows, or celebrity campaigns through pop culture street art installations.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Hotels, tourist attractions, and city governments can embrace pop culture street art as a form of attraction, creating unique and Instagrammable photo opportunities for visitors.