Stay Out Banana

January 10, 2024

A watercolor painting of a banana peel with the words “STAY OUT!!” written in red capital letters above it. There is also smaller text that says, “Trespassers will be roasted by airborne reptillian.” The banana peel is brown and looks overripe. It is sitting on a white background.

A similar art piece titled “Comedian” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan is a real banana duct-taped to a white wall. There are a few key differences between the two works of art. First, this image is a painting, while the Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall is a sculpture. Second, this image has text on it, while the Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall does not. Third, the banana in the image is brown and overripe, while the “Comedian” banana is yellow and ripe.

Despite these differences, there are also some similarities between the two works of art. Both works of art feature a banana as the central element. Both works of art are also humorous in a way. The image you sent me is humorous because of the sign that says “STAY OUT!!” and the text about airborne reptillian overlords. The Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall is humorous because of the unexpectedness of seeing a banana duct-taped to a wall.