Supported Reading Task:
Stencil Art
What is stencil art?
Stencil art or stenciling is part of the visual arts. It is a technique for reproducing designs by putting ink or _____ over holes cut in cardboard or metal onto the surface to be _________.
Stencils were first used in _____ as early as the 8th century. In the 20th _______ stencils are used for a range of different purposes such as making ___________ and fine paintings.
China paint century decorated mimeographs
Blek le Rat
Blek le Rat was born as Xavier Poru in ____. He is a French graffiti artist. He was one of the first graffiti artists in _____. He has been described as the “Father of stencil graffiti.”
Blek le Rat’s first ________ created were in 1981 where he painted stencils of ____ on the walls of Paris streets. Bleck has expressed an interest in a collaboration with another famous artist, ______.
artworks 1954 Banksy Paris rats
Banksy
Banksy is a pseudonymous (made up) name for an _______ based street artist . The real name and identity of Banksy are unconfirmed and are the _______ of speculation.
From what we do know Banksy was born in _______, England. He is known for his ________ art which shows a distinctive stenciling technique. His work has appeared on walls and _______ throughout the world.
England subject graffiti Bristol bridges
Nick Walker
Nick Walker was born in 1968 and originated from ______ England. He is credited with being part of the stencil graffiti movement that was started by ______ Del Naja in the 1980’s which was also an influence on ______.
Walker recreated the graffitied streets of ___ ____ City in the film Eyes Wide Shut. His work was also included in a video by the music group The Black Eyed ____.
Bristol Robert Banksy New York Peas
C215
C215 formally known as Christian Guemy is a ______ street artist who comes from Paris. He has been _________ as France’s answer to Banksy.
C215 primarily uses ________ to produce his art. His first stencil art was put up in 2006 but he has been a _________ artist for over 20 years. His work consists of mainly close up portraits of people. Typically ________, street kids and the eldery.
stencils French described graffiti refugees