Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down

Banksy has confirmed he is the artist behind an artwork of two figures that has appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, London.

The Press Association understands an identical art piece that appeared beneath the Centre Point building near Tottenham Court Road in central London may be from the artist too, though his representatives have not confirmed this.

The work shows a child in a beanie hat and wellingtons lying on the floor next to another person in a bobble hat who points up to the building and sky above.

The street artist posted two photos of the artwork in Bayswater to his official Instagram account on Monday evening, one of which has been taken from an angle that makes it look as though the figure is pointing to a bright red light in the sky emanating from what appears to be a crane.

Graffiti beneath the Centre Point building near Tottenham Court Road in central London. PA Media

After the artwork appeared people could be seen taking pictures alongside the black and white graffiti piece in Queen’s Mews, Bayswater.

In September the mysterious artist made headlines with his mural depicting a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, while a judge, in a wig and gown, looms over him, wielding a gavel.

The painting appeared on an external wall of the Queen’s Building, in the Royal Courts of Justice complex.

It was swiftly covered up and guarded by security staff, before work began to remove it.

The artwork in Bayswater attracted attention. PA Media

The art was interpreted by some as a comment on the arrest of hundreds of people for supporting Palestine Action by holding up placards at protests.

Palestine Action was banned by the Government as a terrorist group in July after activists damaged RAF planes.

The court service confirmed that it was legally obliged to maintain the character of the building because of its listed status.

People walking past the artwork outside Centre Point building. PA Media

The artist also made headlines in the summer of 2024 with his animal-themed collection, which concluded with a gorilla appearing to lift up a shutter on the entrance to London Zoo.