Geotype Submission

The Geotype project charts the rich history of lettering and type forms that have established the identity of cities and towns around the world. Explore the map

How does this letter-form communicate its location?

Banksy – Stencil tag, around Bristol there are many Banky artworks that have his tag, The street art world is full of artists who use many different techniques, from freehand spray paint to elaborate installation art. But perhaps no other technique is so tied to its practitioners like the stencil. Stencils are nothing new—they originated over 35,000 years ago when pre-historic man held their hand to the wall and blew pigment on it. Widely used in industrial settings and the military as a quick and effective means of communication, aerosol stencils naturally quickly found their way onto the streets. It’s this ease of use and ability for replication that makes them attractive to stencil artists, making it possible to dodge in and out, throwing up art quickly and effectively. It’s no wonder that artists like Banksy and Jef Aerosol are known for their use of the stencil.

Location

Jamaica St, Bristol, UK