Banksy to Thank NHS Staff for their Work Fighting Coronavirus with his New Artwork Game Changer

Image courtesy to Bansky Instagram

Titled 'Game Changer,' the latest offered from the world renowned artist is almost a fully monochrome painting, depicting a young boy playing with toys.

As ever with the world of Banksy, a thought-provoking twist is added.

Image courtesy to Bansky Instagram

The youngster, wearing dungarees, can be seen playing with action figures. In a poignant gesture, however, Batman and Spiderman have been discarded in favour of an NHS nurse sporting a mask and cape, says Daily Mail. 

Banksy's latest offering is to mark the brave work of the health service as the UK continues to battle the deadly virus and flatten the curve.

The only colour within the piece can be seen in the flash of red on the nurse's apron, marking the Red Cross of the health service.

The artist left a note for hospital workers, which read: 'Thanks for all you're doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if its only black and white.' 

Banksy then previewed the work to the world in usual fashion, by uploading an image of the finished piece to his official website, without explanation.

The painting will remain at Southampton General Hospital until the autumn when it will be auctioned to raise money for the NHS.

Staff and patients at the hospital are able to view the creation where it resides, on level C of the building. 

Paula Head, CEO of the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust told the BBC: 'Our hospital family has been directly impacted with the tragic loss of much loved and respected members of staff and friends.