Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026

7801. St Andrew’s Road (5)

Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026
Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew’s Road, Bristol, July 2026

Being curious really pays off when wandering around looking for street art, or admiring architecture and urban spaces. A few weeks ago I took a walk in the Montpelier area of Bristol, I had a little bit of time to kill while waiting for my son’s work clothes to wash in the local launderette (don’t ask – a long story), and was rewarded with this magnificent mural by Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques.

Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026
Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew’s Road, Bristol, July 2026

I got lucky with the weather too, although to be honest it has been unbroken sunshine in Bristol for at least three weeks now, with the stunning blue sky matching up with that in the mural. The atmosphere conjured up by this stylised mural is one of a coastal scene being enjoyed by one (or two) observer.

Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026
Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew’s Road, Bristol, July 2026

I love the way the sea and sky are delineated with the silhouetted promontory. The stylised portrait reminds me a little of Morag’s work, where single lines do a lot of heavy lifting. I know little of the artists and will need to do more research. What a wonderful statement to have on the side of your house. I expect the occupants are thrilled, and the mural certainly brightens things up. Bravo!

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I am Stephen. I live in Bristol, UK. I decided to shorten my profile...to this: Wildlife, haiku, travel, streetart, psychogeography and my family. Not necessarily in that order.

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  1. I have noticed quite a little luck in your wanderings recently, especially when it comes to vehicles being parked in the way every single time or not as it seems when you first alight upon a new piece for you.
    This piece for instance was painted a few years ago and I have never seen it without a cars or vans in the way.
    Long may your lucky streak continue . . .

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