Detonating Monkey
630,00 € Auction
Detonating Monkey | Small Studies series
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Banksy
Gerard Boersma
acrylic on panel
30 x 30 cm | 12 x 12 in
2026
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Measuring 30 x 30 cm, this work depicts a man entirely immersed in Monkey Detonator (often referred to as Detonating Monkey), a creation by the anonymous street artist-provocateur Banksy.
Known for his sharp socio-political undercurrents and irreverent wit, Banksy’s iconic artwork depicts a cheerful chimpanzee mid-leap, hands grasped around a TNT plunger moments away from triggering an explosion.
The viewer doesn't back down, but stands fixed before the canvas, presenting a striking contrast between the ticking tension of the explosive image and the serene, frozen stillness of human contemplation.
Artwork Specifications & Inquiries
Detonating Monkey is an original 100% handmade piece from my ongoing Small Studies series. It is meticulously created with acrylic on a 20 x 20 cm panel.
The painting comes signed on the reverse and it is accompanied by my official studio label alongside a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity. If you wish to have the artwork framed, please let me know and I'd be happy to take care of that for you.
The artwork will be custom-packaged with the utmost care, fully tracked, and delivered safely to your home within approximately two weeks, regardless of your global location.
To inquire about securing this original artwork for your private collection, please feel free to contact me anytime. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions personally.
Kind regards, Gerard Boersma
