Banksy the dog recreates paintings of his namesake
A rescue dog named after the elusive street artist Banksy has recreated his famous works to raise $1,000 for charity.
Seven works were created by Banksy the dog, who uses his nose and paws to recreate the iconic pieces.
The money raised is going to the Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, which Banksy has called home since August 2021.
Spokeswoman Gina Jones said, "We're absolutely thrilled. The money will make a big difference to the lives of vulnerable animals in our care."
As well as helping to raise money for the rescue centre, Banksy’s art has been part of an appeal to find his forever home.
The seven artworks were auctioned off on the centre’s Facebook page, with the dog’s recreation of Good Panda drawing in the biggest bid of $230.
Image credit: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Ms Jones said that even though Banksy the dog’s works have been auctioned off, he just keeps painting.
"He just keeps going and going, he loves spreading the paint around," she said.
"I think he secretly really enjoys the attention," she said.
"When we had some cameras in, he's like 'yes, you may film me'. He's really come out of his shell."
Staff at the rescue centre said that with all the attention his art is getting, they hope he will be able to find a new home after being at the centre for an “unusually long amount of time”.
"We've had a few expressions of interests and we are still going through the adoption process with everybody," Ms Jones said.
"Obviously we do check for everyone who applies that it is a suitable home for him... and we are really hopefully we will find somebody great and get him that forever home."
Image credits: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre