Girl seized by an ATM 2008

Banksy made this image, Girl seized by an ATM, on a wall, probably with stencils and spray paint, but who knows? I love the way the girl seems trapped by the machine, like she's being sucked in. I wonder what Banksy was thinking about when he made it? Maybe how money can grab you, or how technology can be a bit of a monster? I love the way the black and white feels so stark against the wall, and that quick gesture is a great way to make it look fresh. It's kind of like what Jasper Johns did with flags, but in the street. Banksy, like all of us, takes something from what came before him. Each piece has its own way of grabbing your attention. It’s about what catches our eye and what we do with it.