This recent collaboration on the M32 roundabout full of mischief and colour. I would call it a PWA collaboration, but technically I am not sure about that. I have lost track of who is and isn’t in PWA, although I don’t actually think it matters much. The collaboration is from Noise, Zake and Posh (whose work I think I might have seen before, but who has not, until now, appeared in these pages).
Noise burst onto the scene about 18 months ago, and I don’t think he has hit the ground since, being one of the most regular graffiti writers in Bristol, painting either solo, or more frequently these days in collaborations or paint jams. Here he presents his chunky letters in a lovely purple and orange assemblage.
While Noise may be challenging for the crown of most prolific graffiti writer, Zake is the undisputed champion of cartoon character pieces – barely a week goes by without another of his distinctive contoured (light and shade) works making an appearance. Here, Zake has painted a slightly unhinged or alarming character for us… the lack of pupils in the eyes is always unsettling.
I believe that I have seen the little monocled character by Posh before, but can’t quite recall where or when. I don’t know, but I am making the assumption the the writing says POSH, although that might be over-speculating on my part. There is a very distinct style in this writing, with plenty of energy and fill detail – I would say the work of a busy mind. Great to welcome a new (to me) artist to the throng, and I will be looking out for more from Posh on my rounds.
Natural adventures 