Street artist behind 'Banksy-style' paintings seen in Black Country explains their work
The work of a person describing themselves as the Birmingham Banksy has led to a number of notable paintings spotted throughout the Black Country.
The paintings, which are by a stencil street artist known as Disney B32, have been visible at the Crooked House in Himley and the fencing next to the Dudley Hippodrome.
People visiting the site of the Crooked House on August 12 would have seen the artwork on the door of an electricity substation cabin in the car park near the remains of the pub, which portrayed Keith Flint, the late singer of The Prodigy, known for the hit Firestarter, and showed a smiling Flint holding up a match.
Meanwhile, a painting of Roy Orbison playing guitar can be seen on the security fencing next to the Hippodrome, which is currently being demolished.
Another painting in the same style can be seen on Berry Street in Wolverhampton on a white building which appears to show a child drawing two people underneath the words "Toy?".
The artist, who uses Disney B32 as their moniker to protect their identity, said: "I am inspired by the city [Birmingham], the society and the demographic I live in, the injustices happening to communities, youths losing their lives to knife crime and the injustice of social deprivation.
"I use art to mark important events in the country's history in a way that is accessible to all.
"My mind is always active to what is happening around me and how I can then interpret it through my art to get the point across or to put a smile on people's faces, so people, culture and society are my inspiration."
We would like to know if you have seen any paintings around the region which bear a resemblance to works by Disney B32.
If you have seen something, please send us a photo of what it is and a description of where you found it to reporters@mnamedia.co.uk
