Gaze through the window,
my thoughts settle like snow on
Andorra’s mountains.
by Scooj
Month: February 2016
116. Gloucester Road, No 212
Room 212 is an art shop that promotes and sells the works of local artists, on the Gloucester Road about half way between Bishopston and Horfield. To my shame I have not yet visited the shop, but having looked at their website, I will make a visit soon, if only to buy a Stewy print.
Above the shop front is a fabulous stencil of Cary Grant sitting cross legged and waving to passers by.
Stewy specialises in artworks of iconic people and tends to spray them close to where they live/once lived. In this case, Cary Grant (Archibald Leach) lived very nearby, and went to the local primary school in Bishop Road before heading out to the USA. Locals are very proud of their world famous son.
This is a typically understated stencil by Stewy, and hits the mark perfectly.
8.5/10
Together
Forever enmeshed
our lives cannot be parted;
complementary.
by Scooj
115. Raleigh Road, Tobacco Factory (1)
The Tobacco Factory is a fabulous multi-use centre in Bedminster, Bristol. It was saved from demolition by George Ferguson, currently the Mayor of Bristol, and forms a central hub for urban regeneration in the area and is something of a cultural magnet.
The car park has been one of the spaces opened up during the Upfest street art festivals, indeed it more resembles an outdoor gallery than a car park.
This striking piece is by Anat Ronen and was painted as part of the 2015 festival. Anat is a self-taught artist based in Houston who started painting as a way of life only in 2009. Her work is beautiful and I would recommend a visit to her website.
8/10
Winter holiday
Anticipation
is too much to bear; skiing
in less than a week.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 