Lewis Bannister - Jam Sandwich Cortina 1/1

Lewis Bannister
Jam Sandwich Cortina
Original Stencil on Cardboard
Unique Work | 1/1

Witty, nostalgic and unmistakably British, Jam Sandwich Cortina by Lewis Bannister transforms an icon of everyday authority into a sharply observed piece of contemporary street art. Rendered in Bannister’s crisp stencil language on raw cardboard, the work balances humour, social commentary and urban minimalism.

Taking its title from the affectionate slang for vintage British police cars, the “jam sandwich” livery becomes both subject and symbol. Here, the classic Cortina is elevated from functional object to cultural icon, loaded with references to memory, authority and British visual identity.

Executed with pared-back precision, the composition allows the humble cardboard ground to play an active role, reinforcing the DIY authenticity and street-born sensibility of the work. The contrast between found material and carefully layered stencil imagery gives the piece both immediacy and quiet sophistication.

True to Bannister’s practice, Jam Sandwich Cortina carries a playful irreverence while tapping into deeper themes of power, nostalgia and iconography. It feels at once pop, punk and distinctly urban.

A true one-of-one original, signed by the artist, this unique work is a compelling collectible for those drawn to authentic street-rooted art with wit and cultural edge.

Product Details
• Original stencil on cardboard
• Unique artwork, 1/1
• Signed by the artist
• Float mounted presentation
• Framed with Artglass 70 museum glass
• Original work by Lewis Bannister
• Supplied with a City Walls Art Provenance