Jay J Ballantyne, 12, was inspired after viewing the artist's Cut and Run exhibition at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art with his mum and dad last year to transform his garden.
Jay J Ballantyne, 12, was inspired after viewing the artist's Cut and Run exhibition at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art with his mum and dad last year. The youngster decided to choose the decorations for Lanimer Week, which is celebrated in Lanark every June.
READ MORE: Local residents evacuated after bomb squad called to 'suspicions package' near burning van"When you are selected to be part of the Lanimer Court, you get the opportunity to pick a theme to decorate your house. This is part of the week long celebrations where it attracts visitors and locals to walk or drive around all the Lanimer Courts decorated homes.
"They have a prize for the best decorated house, but we knew we had no chance as no one likes to challenge traditional views or strong political social commentary. We did it because we love Banksy, not for anything else." Jim, 39, added: "A bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it. It was different and something that had never been done before. We always like to be a bit different.
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