Jack & Jill (Police Kids) (2005)

Artist: Banksy (British, born 1974)
Title: Jack & Jill (Police Kids)
Year: 2005
Medium: Screenprint in colours on wove paper
Image Size: 450 × 650 mm (17 3/4 × 25 5/8 in)
Sheet Size: 500 × 700 mm (19 5/8 × 27 1/2 in)
Signature: Signed and dated in pencil
Edition: Edition of 350
Publisher: Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.), London — blindstamp
Type of work: Limited edition screenprint
Framing: Framed
Certificate: Accompanied by a newly issued Pest Control Office COA

Description

Jack & Jill (Police Kids) (2005) is one of Banksy’s most recognisable and socially charged screenprints. The artwork depicts two children joyfully running hand-in-hand—almost like a nostalgic illustration—except that they are wearing police bulletproof vests. This jarring contrast between innocence and state authority creates one of Banksy’s clearest critiques of social conditioning, institutional control, and the erosion of childhood freedom.

Printed in 2005 by Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.), this edition of 350 signed works features Banksy’s strong stencil-based graphic style, enhanced by soft colours that heighten the emotional tension within the image. The juxtaposition is pure Banksy: gentle, familiar imagery disrupted by a powerful political message.

Each print is signed and dated in pencil and carries the official P.O.W. blindstamp, ensuring authenticity. This example is accompanied by a new certificate from Pest Control Office, the only authoritative body authenticating Banksy’s art.

Framed and preserved with full margins, Jack & Jill remains a central work in Banksy’s exploration of innocence, authority, and the contradictions of modern society.

Shipping & Delivery

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FAQ 

Is this print authentic?
Yes — it is accompanied by a new Pest Control Office certificate, the only official authentication for Banksy.

What is the edition size?
Edition of 350 signed prints.

Is the artwork signed?
Yes — hand-signed and dated in pencil by Banksy.

What is the meaning of the image?
Banksy contrasts childhood innocence with police protection gear to critique surveillance, authoritarianism, and the loss of freedom in modern society.

Who published the print?
Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.), Banksy’s original print publisher.

Is the piece framed?
Yes — it is presented framed.

Do you ship internationally?
Absolutely — with full insurance and secure professional packaging.