Cherry Tree Loses Its Leaves in North London, Banksy Paints Them Back
A cherry tree in Finsbury Park, North London, now boasts a new kind of foliage—sprayed on by Banksy. The mural, which appeared overnight, cleverly uses a real tree’s bare branches as the canvas for a figure wielding a pressure hose, its green paint standing in for the missing leaves. This striking image isn’t just street art; it’s a sharp visual nudge about environmental loss, blending the absence of nature with the presence of art.
Banksy’s knack for public commentary has made his works both coveted and controversial. His pieces often vanish as quickly as they appear, sometimes literally—like the stop sign with drones that was swiftly removed after its debut. Meanwhile, the art market’s appetite for Banksy continues to grow, with shredded canvases fetching millions and sparking debates about value, impermanence, and protest.
In North London, a painted green spray stands in for what’s missing, reminding passersby that sometimes, what’s absent is the loudest message of all.
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