5412. Cheltenham 2023 (2)

My first introduction to Lost Hills was from a few years ago at Upfest 2016 and 2017 where his Jake the Dog wheatpastes were a real highlight of the festival, and finding them dotted around Bedminster a fabulous treat. The Liverpool-based artist has since developed his style, moving away from paste ups and working on spray paints and other media to bring his Jake to life.

At this year’s Cheltenham Paint Festival, Lost Hills painted this extraordinary piece in one of the Honeybourne Line tunnels, which is a bit of a take on Banksy, with Jake throwing what looks like a flaming care bear, after the famous Mild Mild West piece in Gloucester Road in Bristol. I have always liked what Lost Hills does and would like to see his work more often, but I suspect I will be restricted to festivals, or possibly a trip to Liverpool. Great work from Lost Hills.