The piece in Margate appears to have a domestic abuse theme, but lost a vital element within hours.
Image source, BanksyA mural that has appeared on a wall in Margate has been confirmed as the work of street artist Banksy.
However, a broken freezer, which was an integral part of the work, was removed only a few hours after the artist confirmed it was his.
It shows a 1950s housewife with a swollen eye and missing tooth, apparently shutting a man in a freezer.
The elusive artist captioned the piece “Valentine’s day mascara”.
Banksy published a picture of the work on his Instagram page on Valentine’s Day morning, and many of the comments suggest he is referencing fighting violence against women.
Banksy also posted pictures showing a close-up of the woman’s smiling, but seemingly battered face.
The artwork, which incorporates a real dumped chest freezer, also features a variety of rubbish on the ground, including a broken white garden chair, a blue crate and an empty beer bottle.
Image source, Dan Bambridge Higgins
Image source, Anna Brown
Thanet District Council has been approached for comment about the removal.
Banksy has previously created artwork for Valentines Day, including a piece which appeared three years ago in Bristol, the reputed home city of the artist.
Image source, Banksy
In December, Banksy created 50 screenprints which are to be sold to raise funds for a charity supporting the people of Ukraine.
The anonymous graffiti artist previously confirmed he had spent time in Ukraine after posting a video of an artist spray-painting designs in the war-torn country and speaking to locals.
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