Banksy | Trolley Hunters (colour) (2007)
Banksy | Trolley Hunters (colour) (2007)
Medium: Screenprint
Year: 2007
Size: H 56cm x W 76cm
Edition Size: 750
Banksy’s Trolley Hunters is a striking and thought-provoking signed screen print, released in a limited edition of 750 in 2007. This piece followed the earlier 2005 release of mostly unsigned prints, which debuted during his Barely Legal exhibition. Known for his satirical and powerful imagery, Banksy uses Trolley Hunters to comment on modern society’s subjugation to consumerism.
The artwork shows three cavemen equipped with archaic weapons pursuing a herd of grocery trolleys rather than animals. This bizarre but symbolic scene criticizes how commercialization has supplanted basic survival instincts in modern society. The contrast of cavemen, emblems of humanity's oldest struggles, and trolleys, which represent modern materialism, highlights the ridiculousness of our reliance on material commodities.
Trolley Hunters, like many of Banksy's pieces, encourages reflection on how commercial culture permeates current society. This autographed edition elevates an already legendary painting, making it a desirable collector's item for people who value art that defies society standards.