Graffiti Artist Hanksy’s New Project Inspired by Kylie Jenner Dating Tyga
Graffiti artist Hanksy got topical with his new art project. The street artist - who describes himself as a cross between Banksy and Tom Hanks - set up some "warning" signs near Calabasas High, poking fun at Tyga's relationship with 17-year-old Kylie Jenner.
A photo posted by Hanksy (@hanksynyc) on May 12, 2015 at 7:03pm PDT
Described by the New York Times as a "law school dropout in Bushwick, Brooklyn," the Midwest native combines street art inspired by the infamous Banksy and the movies of Tom Hanks.
But Hanks's newest project critiques the relationship between two celebrities: Kylie Jenner and Tyga have been in the public eye for a while now, mostly due to the fact that the 25-year-old rapper is dating a teenager, which is generally thought to be pretty creepy.
As TMZ originally reported, Hanksy posted a photo of his latest work to his Instagram account, along with the caption: "LA COMMUNITY SERVICE. spent the day posting up lol signs on high/middle schools warning of @kinggoldchains penchant for young girls. #topical #doinitforthelikes #tyga #kyliejenner"
The sign looks like a standard "Warning" sign usually used to inform passersby of dangerous situations like high voltage, aggressive dogs, and non-smoking areas. Hanksy's sign has a graphic of Tyga with a red circle and diagonal line across his chest, with the scribbled words "neighborhood watch."
The sign also says: "Any suspicious activity will be reported to our local paparazzi."
In other words, Hanksy warns middle school and high school students to beware of Tyga on the prowl for youngins.
Hanksy told TMZ: "I just think its f****d she's ONLY 17."
Kylie Jenner doesn't attend Calabasas High and has been homeschooled since 2012. She is expected to graduate this year.
