In Stick Police, Banksy shows two police officers in pursuit of a figure drawn with the simplicity of a child’s sketch. The officers’ detailed uniforms and determined movements contrast sharply with the fleeing figure’s thin lines and playful appearance.

This mismatch turns a familiar chase scene into a satire of authority. The officers appear to be taking the pursuit seriously, while their target seems almost too slight to warrant such a response. Banksy leaves us to consider who is seen as a threat, and whether the reaction is proportionate.