The mystery continues...

Thursday 27 April 2023

Les Banquesy has added more colour to the Puffin portrait at the Halfway but the artist's identity remains unknown.

The nickname, drawing on the famously secretive artist Banksy, was coined on social media earlier this week after the colourful painting was first spotted on the south facing wall of the bus shelter.

The Puffin is thought to have been painted on to the formerly plain wall earlier this week, potentially in full view of the hundreds of pedestrians, cyclists and passing motorists who use the coastal path and road junction every day. 

The artist's identity remains a secret so far, with those in the know agreeing to keep quiet.

Pictured: The Puffin appeared on the side of the Halfway bus shelter earlier this week. 

A States Property Unit spokesperson told Express they are aware of who has been creating the artwork. It was also confirmed that the Puffin will be there for a while.

“We were approached by the mastermind behind the puffin mural, who is already being described locally as ‘Les Banquesy’, for permission to paint the artwork on the external wall of the bus shelter," the spokesperson said.

"We were pleased to give permission for this to take place and the mural will stay in place as long as it is in good condition.”