A new artwork by graffiti artist Banksy appeared overnight on May 13/14 2012.
It is on the wall of the PoundLand shop on the corner of Wood Green High Road and Whymark Avenue at the Turnpike Lane end of the High Road.
The artwork depicts a young boy - Asian in appearance - barefoot and hunched over a sewing machine. A small pipe on the wall is used to attach a string of cheap plastic Union Flag bunting.

Photo by Luke Giles

The Bunting was earlier fixed along the wall - but has become detached.

Looks like a comment on the upcoming Jubilee celebrations, maybe a reference to the London 2012 Olympics. Its siting on the wall of Poundland in Wood Green High Street may have a resonance with the street disturbances and looting of last summer?

What do you think of the work?

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Yes, Ruth, where is that Banksy??

I would also like to thank the councillors for their attempts to try and get the Banksy back. they did their best...

Here's a link to Turnpike Art Group   http://www.turnpikeartgroup.co.uk/

Thanks Kathleen. No doubt we shall find out who has quietly bought the Banksy and for how much £££ mega... at some point in the future! 

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