Month: July 2017

857. St Werburghs tunnel (13)

It seems that street/graffiti artists tend to have peaks and troughs in their activity. I suppose that, like the rest of us, life, jobs, family and so on just get in the way a bit. I introduce this piece with this observation because Sled One, who was extremely productive last year, seems to be a little quieter. This may just be a false perception, and I am not seeing his stuff as much as I used to – I might be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Sled One, St Werburghs Tunnel, Bristol, June 2017
Sled One, St Werburghs Tunnel, Bristol, June 2017

This is of the usual high standard that Sled One attains, it appears, with such ease. This wildstyle writing is so very easy on the eye, like much of his work. I particularly like the ‘accent’ lines he uses to emphasise the letters or that wisp around the piece giving it a sense of animation. I will not tire of his outstanding work.

Sled One, St Werburghs Tunnel, Bristol, June 2017
Sled One, St Werburghs Tunnel, Bristol, June 2017

856. The Bearpit (74)

It is always rather gratifying when a new artist appears on the scene; there is something new to write about and to look out for. NEVERGIVEUP is new to Bristol, and another member of the Polish contingent, so I am led to believe, which includes Hire and Laic217.

NEVERGIVEUP, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2017
NEVERGIVEUP, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2017

NEVERGIVEUP seems to specialise in these highly stylised and designed goofy rabbits. The more observant of you might wonder what it is about graffiti artists drawing goofy bunnies (Hire also sprays them) – maybe it is a Bugs Bunny thing. Who knows?

NEVERGIVEUP, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2017
NEVERGIVEUP, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2017

This is one of several bunnies that has appeared in The Bearpit over the last few weeks, and although he hasn’t been here long, NEVERGIVEUP is making an impression already.

855. Dean Lane skate park (59)

This is a fun little piece in Dean Lane by Guts, another artist new to these pages. I met him on the same occasion as I met Jimmer Wilson and Lumagro. I have absolutely no idea what the in joke is about, but it made me laugh anyway…”Joe Habgood Rides Scooters”.

Guts, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2017
Guts, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2017

This is the type of childish speech bubble that absolutely encapsulates graffiti, I think. A public space sprayed and a cheeky message. Harmless but subversive. It works for me, probably because I have a tendency to be a bit childish too – just ask Mrs Scooj or the Scoojlings. Great colours and great monster face. I like this…and it is still there some weeks on.

If you want to read more about Guts or several other Bristol artists, then I cannot recommend highly enough Auntie G’s fabulous blog post on a recent Bristol exhibition ‘3 is the Magic Number’ – A superb insight into the Bristol art scene and interesting commentary on the crossover between fine art and street art.

854. New Stadium Road (1)

There was a time when every few posts that I wrote was another work from the productive master of writing – Deamze. He is still as productive as ever, but his pieces are having to compete for space with the dozens and dozens of other Bristol artists that I try to cram into this website.

Deamze, New Stadium Road, Bristol, June 2017
Deamze, New Stadium Road, Bristol, June 2017

This is a piece from under the M32 motorway, not far from the M32 Spot. This is an area that Deamze appears to favour, and there are always several of his pieces nearby. This piece is in his format of a cartoon character accompanying some highly designed wildstyle writing.

Deamze, New Stadium Road, Bristol, June 2017
Deamze, New Stadium Road, Bristol, June 2017

As with so many of his pieces, I am not too sure who the cartoon critter is. I thought at first it might be Wally Gator, but it isn’t…it appears to be a dragon. Any ideas? Another classy piece from the Bristol master

Run for life

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Sea of vibrant pink
powerful message of hope;
run to beat cancer.

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by Scooj

853. Upfest 2016 (140)

I don’t know an awful lot about Pad303, other than I guess he works out of London judging from the amount of work he does in Leake Street Tunnel.. I stopped to chat with him as he was finishing this piece, and what a fun and affable bloke he is.

Pad303, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Pad303, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

This is a fine piece, with a lovely bit of 3D wildstyle writing, and a hooded figure full of motion and energy kicking the lettering. I love it when artists combine styles like this, showing the breadth of their skills. A great Upfest piece.

Pad303, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Pad303, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

852. Upfest 2016 (139)

OG Hush is an artist based in Cambridge who specialises in 3D graff writing, but also works on photorealistic images and abstract work. You can get a feel for his work from his Facebook pages. This particular piece was sited near the North Street Green, and part of a long hoarding containing work from several artists.

OG Hush, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
OG Hush, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

His 3D writing is in the same general style as Zase and Loki, and really stands out from the crowd. The letters are reasonably clear to read, spelling HUSH, and in keeping with much of the rest of this wall has a Chinese feel about it. Great work.

OG Hush, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
OG Hush, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

OG Hush is not on the list of artists for the 2017 festival, so it might be some time before we see his work in Bristol again, which is a pity.

Night visitors

 

Vagabonds and thieves

shady felons of the night;

clothes hang from a door.

 

by Scooj

 

* Guess who didn’t sleep too well last night?