In my view, wheatpasting is a much underrated branch of street art, perhaps because the artwork itself is usually created in a studio and the street art bit comes into the placement of the piece. I, however, embrace the art form because it is often quite meaningful or challenging, and the skill of placement is as significant as the art itself.
Abbie Laura Smith is Bristol’s only active wheatpaster at present, so when she releases a batch of her work, it is always an exciting time trying to track them down. This is classic Abbie Laura Smith… a black and white portrait of a woman (slightly moody) with long, flowing hair. The piece almost looks like a woodcut, although I think it is an ink drawing. I’ll need to find out more about her technique. I can comment on the composition, though, which I think is wonderful. More from this batch to come.
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Indeed another beauty from ALS . . .
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Posting a nice one tomorrow.
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Woodcut or just ink, it is highly detailed and incredible.
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I agree.
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There is a lot of patience for a piece like this. I decided to create an ode drawing to be posted in early November š
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Incredible restraint in color choices. Brilliant!
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I don’t know what you mean by wheatpasting, though I can see the texture in the photo?
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Wheatpasting is a popular form of street art that involves the use of wheat paste (Flour and Water) to affix posters and artwork directly onto exterior walls.
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Ok. Sounds reasonable. Thanks a lot!
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I think Paul H has given an explanation of what a wheatpaste or paste up is.
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Yes, thanks!
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