Summer’s last hurrah
new leaves unfurl, unprepared
for September’s chill.
by Scooj
Month: September 2015
VW
It’s the deceit that
really galls; so arrogant
you forgot what counts.
by a very angry Scooj
40. Quay Street (1)
This central Bristol location was host to the ‘See no Evil’ event in 2011. One of the most striking murals of the event was the gentleman in a bowler hat dripping paint from a tin, on the side of one of the many tired grey blocks in the area.
Due to the event, the area is now something of a gallery for some of Bristol’s and the world’s best street artists. Always ephemeral though, the area is changing rapidly with new blocks replacing the old ones…mostly for student accommodations.
This is a wonderful Bristol landmark, and a ‘go to’ site for anyone interested in street art.
This work is quite different to his Rapunzel in High Kingsdown.
7.5/10
Interweb
It must be Autumn,
there’s no need to step outside,
Google told me so.
by Scooj
Bamboozled
Searching for sunlight
running roots crack through asphalt;
irrepressible.
by Scooj
39. Church Road
Another fabulous mural created as part of Upfest 2105. This huge scene by DANK (Dan Kitchener) above the Salvation Army shop on the corner of Church Street and North Street is worth a trip to the area on its own. It reminds me of some of the street scenes from Blade Runner – and that is a good thing.
DANK, a London artist remains on the legal side of street art, and supports it through the large amount of commercial work that he does. He includes among his influences comics, science fiction films and black and white ’60s war films. There is a good interview with him from a couple of years ago here.
8/10
Trenches
A scrawled note to loved
ones before the whistle blows
then over the top.
by Scooj
Strawberry Line
Father and daughter
on a cool September day
cycling together.
by Scooj
Web
To be trapped is to
be filled with a fear so great
that all fight subsides.
by Scooj
38. Dean Lane (1)
I took a swift walk through Bedminster today and encountered this very recently sprayed simple stencil.
I don’t know the artist because it is unsigned. It is really charming and makes use of the wall’s features.
Update 1 August 2022 – I believe this delightful piece was by Diff
8/10
Natural adventures 