Another recent Banksy creation was defaced only days after being painted.

One of the elephants created by the notorious street artist Banksy in London has recently been defaced. The artwork, which was meant to resemble a zebra hybrid, was vandalized less than two weeks after it was first revealed to the public. It seems that the perpetrator had some artistic intention in mind, as they sprayed white stripes onto one of the elephant heads while leaving the other one untouched. Chiara Burrell, a 20-year-old resident in the area, was upset to see the artwork marked by someone else.

Burrell shared her thoughts on the incident, saying, "When I first saw the artwork in its original state, I thought it was really cool. But just a few days later, I went back and noticed the white lines. I'm shocked and upset that someone would vandalize it like this." She also mentioned that she initially thought the stripes were part of the original design, but upon closer inspection, she realized that it was an act of vandalism. However, she couldn't confirm for sure whether it was an act of vandalism or not.

The artwork, which depicted two elephants, was located on Edith Terrace near Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It caused quite a stir in the community, except for one dog walker who passed by without even noticing it. The dog walker's obliviousness was captured in a photo by Banksy himself and shared on his Instagram page. One resident, Lucy Boultbee Brooks, 32, said, "I didn't see anyone painting the artwork or any evidence of it being created. I feel a bit embarrassed to say that I didn't even see the elephants."

This is not the first time that Banksy's artwork has been defaced. Another piece in the same series, which depicted a rhinoceros mounting a Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its hood, was vandalized by a youth wearing a balaclava. In this case, the perpetrator left a white tag on the artwork. The series also includes a howling wolf silhouetted on a satellite television dish in Peckham, which was later stolen by masked men within an hour of its discovery.

Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence for Banksy's works. Despite the excitement and attention they receive, they also face the risk of being defaced or stolen. The artist's street art has become a target for vandalism and theft due to its popularity and high value. However, this does not discourage Banksy from continuing to create thought-provoking and controversial pieces in London and around the world. Stay updated on the latest news and developments from the capital by visiting The Agency's London news hub.

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