Bramble Graphics

SPECULATION ABOUT THE MOTIVATIONS BEHIND THE ARTWORKS

Who is behind this?

There has been lot of speculation from Aberdonians as to the motives behind the new artwork and questions about the identity of Pranksy.

The real Banksy is a Bristol artist famous for his satirical and subversive street art which uses dark humour and graffiti stencils. His works of political and social commentary have appeared on streets, walls and bridges throughout the world. His identity is currently unknown.

People are wondering who is Pranksy, and what is his reason for doing these urban messages.

WHAT ABERDONIANS ARE SAYING

Could be worth millions

Great British Spray-cation

'If they are real Banksys they would be worth millions. The council would be rolling in it. Then they could open more libraries! Apparently, there are loads of other ones that have popped up across the city, so maybe there are more to be discovered!' (Lee on Facebook)

Great British Spray-cation

'I do that know Banksy has been recently active in the UK, in coastal towns on his Great British ’Spraycation’ where he has been spotted in a beige camper van. Maybe he has come to The Granite City to help all those library and pool protesters! Having Banksy in Aberdeen is a good thing' (Ross via email)

Woodside was a gift

Great British Spray-cation

Library and pool protesters

'Woodside library was gifted to the community by John Anderson and there has been a lot of anger about the fact that Aberdeen City Council have closed the library due to a lack of funding. It's been shut for just one day and it has been already targeted by vandals' (Jim on Facebook)

Library and pool protesters

Vandalism by Banksy in Aberdeen

Library and pool protesters

'This is all about the libraries and pools being closed in Aberdeen due a local government cuts. We are all feeling the pinch and this is part of their protest to the Council.' (Robin on Instagram)

Aberdeen Banksy or Pranksy?

Vandalism by Banksy in Aberdeen

'These look like Banksy but they are all in Doric. So Is it actually the real Bansky who is supporting these campaigners, or is it a campaigner pretending to be Banksy? An Aberdeen Banksy. Either way, what a great statement!' (Mark on Twitter)

Vandalism by Banksy in Aberdeen

'These libraries and buildings were only shut a few days ago. These are just bored kids who have nothing better to do becasue all their local facilities have been taken away! Just sheer vandalism by Banksy in Aberdeen' (Sara on Twitter)