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Banksy has done it again, offering a piece that is as emotionally piercing as it is visually simple. His new mural revealed on his instagram page reads:
“I want to be what you saw in me”
In front of these words, a thin black pavement post stands upright, unremarkable. But on the wall behind the words, Banksy has painted a bold, permanent shadow… not just a silhouette of the post, but an exaggerated one, big strong and transforming it into a lighthouse, complete with a beam of light.
Banksy, “I want to be what you saw in me”. Image copyright Banksy
The Meaning Behind Banksy’s Lighthouse Artwork
At its core, this mural speaks to the universal desire to be seen and to live up to that vision. “I want to be what you saw in me” is a confession and a promise all at once. It’s the voice of someone who has fallen short, or who has been changed by time or circumstance, looking back at someone who once believed in them.
This is a message about love, memory, self-worth and loss. Perhaps someone once believed in us and saw light in us when we couldn’t see it ourselves. That longing to return to that image …to be it… is both painful and hopeful.
The Symbolism of the Lighthouse in Banksy’s Mural
What makes this mural more than just words is the painted illusion of the lighthouse. Banksy doesn’t rely on the sun to cast the real shadow he’s created one, deliberately painted onto the wall. It’s a fixed point, a symbol made permanent.
Lighthouses are symbols of guidance, protection, and return. They stand still while the storm rages, offering a beam of certainty in chaos. To pair that with this text is to suggest that what someone once saw in us, that vision of strength, clarity, purpose can still guide us. Even if we or they’ve forgotten it.
Banksy, “I want to be what you saw in me”. Image copyright Banksy
Banksy’s latest mural doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to. It speaks quietly to the part of us that’s ever felt like something special left. And then it offers a gift: the idea that what others once saw in us might still be there, waiting, like a lighthouse in the shadow.
Where Is Banksy’s Lighthouse Mural?
The precise location of Banksy’s latest mural has not been officially revealed. Many art observers speculate the mural may be somewhere in Marseille, France, though this remains unconfirmed. Banksy’s works often appear anonymously in public spaces, fuelling mystery and curiosity. When the location is confirmed in the future, this post will be updated.
Banksy’s Continuing Exploration of Identity and the Sea
This new mural joins Banksy’s broader body of work exploring themes of identity, migration, and the sea. Like many of his public pieces, it invites viewers to reflect on personal and societal narratives through powerful symbolism and minimalistic design.
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Image copyright Banksy