Buy Banksy Jack & Jill (Police Kids) Signed & Unsigned Print

Police Kids, also known as Jack and Jill, is a 2005 screen-print by Banksy. Released in a limited edition of 350 and 32 pink background APs.
Named after the English nursery rhyme of the same name, the powerful work can be placed within the artist’s wider notions of society, the establishment and subversion of expectations. Childhood innocence, a recurring motif in many of the artist’s works, features heavily in the piece. The focus of the artwork are two children, a boy and girl, who are holding hands and appear to be skipping into the foreground and towards the viewer. With beaming smiles full of joy, the girl holds a traditional wicker basket full of flowers. Shattering the illusion of peace we notice the Kevlar jackets that are emblazoned with the word “POLICE” that powerfully sit above the children’s typical clothing.  Why the vests? An unknown threat is brought into the picture creating an immediate tension within the viewer. Contrasting with the smiles and youth of the subjects, we eerily wonder what the children need protecting from. Is it the outside, wicked world where the viewer inhabits? Could it be that the children will soon become adults, their views and innocence soon to be destroyed? As always, Banksy paints a powerful image that we alone are left to decipher.

Childhood, innocence and a sense of loss can be seen in multiple Banksy works. Famously Girl with Balloon  and Nola both show children as vulnerable against an indifferent world. Explore other Banksy prints for sale.

Buy Police Kids (Jack & Jill) by Banksy

Andipa Editions, as part of Andipa, have been at the forefront of the Banksy secondary market for over 15 years. To enquire about buying a Banksy signed or unsigned Police Kids (Jack & Jill) print, contact us via sales@andipa.com or on +44 (0) 20 7589 2371.

Sell Police Kids (Jack & Jill) by Banksy

With a global network of active buyers, Andipa Editions are the place to sell your Banksy signed or unsigned Police Kids (Jack & Jill) print. Straight-forward and stress-free, we manage the process on your behalf and help to maximise your return. For a complimentary valuation of your Police Kids (Jack & Jill)  print, contact us via sales@andipa.com or on +44 (0) 20 7589 2371 or view our Banksy prints for sale and Banksy paintings for sale.