I feel I have been neglecting the remarkable street art work that was created at the end of May during Upfest 2022, such has been the volume of new work in the city, so I am making up for lost time with a quick segment of ten Upfest pieces, starting with this one by Sake One.
This is an absolutely stunning and arresting piece, hidden behind some verdant trees, on a wall that has hosted several wonderful Upfest pieces in the past. I understand that the piece is inspired by the track Paradise Circus by Massive Attack. The California-based artist, who is no stranger to Upfest, said of this piece
“Since many apple trees are covering the wall, I wanted to make it appear like they are forest nymphs peering through. I thought it would work to give the mural this title, since she has a devilish grin. I also wanted to give a wink or Easter egg to Massive Attack and Bristol”
This is a fine work from a celebrated artist, and it was great to welcome him back to Bristol again for the festival.
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Incredible! I frequently miss UpFest (I think I’ve only been twice since moving to Bristol the second time in 2010). Your excellent blog is inspiring me to make the effort to be sure I don’t book something else for 2023. Are the 2023 dates out already?
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There will be no 2023 festival, but it will return in 2024. More info here: https://www.upfest.co.uk/news/upfest-2023-announcement
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Ah, I see: thanks for the info. 😎👍
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Unfortunately Upfest won’t be happening in 2023 with the organisers deciding from now on to make it a biannual event . . .
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