
Regular readers of Natural Adventures will know that I don’t much like posting pieces by unknown artists, because a part of what I do is introduce the artist and their work. I feel this even more when it comes to Upfest, because there is so much noise and material, not least from the Upfest team, that it seems almost impossible not to know who every participating artist is. In this instance, however, I have drawn a complete blank, but I felt the piece was too good to be left out.

The words ‘Free your soul’ are beautifully presented in a geometric block, with all the shading inch perfect. The lines couldn’t be crisper, and I watched the artist paint for a while, and the operation was painfully slow and methodical. Many hours over more than 2 days was put into this relatively small piece – time well spent in my view. The result is a work of dedication and perfection. I will strive to find out the artist’s name, and when I do will update this post.
The kind of piece that stops you, Stephen. “Free your soul” deserves that geometric precision, every line earned through hours of painstaking work. There’s something right about the message requiring that level of dedication it’s not a slogan thrown up quickly, it’s a commitment made visible. I hope you track down the artist’s name, because whoever this is has clearly earned recognition. The geometry is flawless.
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