What an absolute beauty from Irony. I want this post to be about the outstanding art and not the difficult light conditions, so I will get my apology in early. The sun was bright and behind the wall, so the artwork is a little on the dark side. This wall needs to be photographed on a dull day probably to get the full weight and beauty of the piece.
Irony is known for his incredibly detailed high-end murals and has appeared at many festivals around the UK, but he also paints walls all over London and he is far from a ‘pop star’ celebrity, preferring to keep his anonymity as far as that is possible. He is a modest talent.
These giant rooftop pigeons, painted on the rear wall of The Hen and Chicken, are close to perfect. Their fluffed up ruffles so accurately portrayed and their general demeanour is so life-like. Irony has gifted Bristol yet another classic piece. But one that you have to look out for as it could easily be missed.
Upfest has definitely triumphed this year with its 75×75 event, and this is only the eighth one I have posted… so much more to come.
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Wow! This is truly spectacular! I cannot believe something so artistic and beautiful has been painted high up on a wall.
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Although it’s the perfect spot for that piece as it’s exactly where you’d expect to see a couple of pigeons . . .
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haha Yes! I thought so too – but maybe not quite so large! 😀
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If they were life size you wouldn’t be able to see them as they have to be viewed from probably at least 50m away . . .
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Quite right. Clever subject for the spot.
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He is a world class artist.
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Truly world class work from Irony (again) (as usual)
It was great to catch up with him and I felt honoured to be allowed onto the parapet that he was working on although I was definitely glad to get my feet back down onto terra firma . . .
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A great experience.
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