After what feels like a long absence, I have noticed one or two new Mest pieces appearing about the place, which is good news, and this is a recent one from Brunel Way. His journey can be applied to so many other artists with peaks and troughs in activity, which can happen for all sorts of reasons.
I have always liked Mest’s graffiti writing. For me he falls into the school of artists who present their letters clearly, without too much disguise, and concentrate on fill patterns and other details. Other artists that I would liken his work to are Phour, Mr Draws, Raid, Nips, Oner and Mates, and I am sure there are a host of others too. Mest has crated some nice letters with fabulous fills, and appears to have hit the ground running on his return. Looking forward to seeing more from Mest.
Natural adventures 
Perhaps it is my imagination but is this piece painted over another? Or it an illusion to draw the viewer into the letters for a closer look? Great lettering, There is for me a smooth efficiency in the styling.
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Definitely painted over another piece which is common practice in graffiti writing . . .
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Painting over is every day, but incorporating the artwork of a previous occupant less so, and some consider it rude.
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I was replying to a piece that hasn’t yet been published by Alos (coming out this pm) – getting ahead of myself…
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Thank you, Scooj, for the insight..
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Thanks Paul!
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As Paul says – painting over other people’s work is normal, and Mest could have done a slightly better job of distinguishing his own work from the former occupant. Some artists achieve this by completely or partially ‘buffing’ the wall with a coat of paint before they start.
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Ah, I see. Thanks for the added information on street art’s inner culture and practices. Have a good one.
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