Laying potatoes
out to chit; ready to plant
on St Patrick’s day.
by Scooj
669. M32 Roundabout J3 (33)
This is an extraordinary collaboration between two Leeds-based artists Meds (from the Uprising Crew) and Peal (from the Bad Taste Krew) and Bristol-based Ments. It is a stunning work, and what I don’t get is how they all manage to stick to the style and stay ‘on message’ if there is such a thing in graffiti art.
The colour selections are terrific and in line with many of the other pieces that were sprayed at the same time on this long wall. I can definitely see the Ments influences on this piece, but as I am not familiar with the other two artists, it is hard to know who influenced what. The piece says ZORDS, although I’m afraid my ignorance shines through at this point as I have no idea what Zords is.
It is always great to see the work of visiting artists on the streets of Bristol, especially having a great time with a collaboration like this. They also sprayed another large wall in Wilder Street, probably on the same trip, which I will feature soon. Great work.
668. Horley Road (1)
This is a gargantuan collaboration by some of Bristol’s very best street artists, that I first saw back in October 2016, although I am not sure how long it had been there. It is in the St Werburghs/St Pauls area of Bristol, and is a street I rarely get to.
I can’t tell you too much about what the whole piece is about, but I can tell you it was by FLX, 3Dom, Epok, Soker and Sepr. Who did what is a bit of guesswork, but this is how I think it works… The robot on the right looks like Sepr’s work, the wildstyle writing by Soker and Epok, The character in the top left with the big hair by FLX? and the crystal dome thing in the bottom left by 3Dom?
I am not too fussed about who did what, simply because the whole is a truly wonderful collaborative piece . I’m not sure how often this lot get to collaborate, but I wouldn’t think it is too often, so this really is a bit of a one-off.
667. Norfolk Place (2)
Painted at the same time as the Deamze piece in my previous post, this is a rather more colourful offering from Soker, which was almost certainly sprayed at the same time. This vibrant piece seems to have something that reminds me of Captain America…is it the stars?
I like Soker’s work a great deal and together with his ASK crew members he really brightens up Bristol’s streets and walls. Another old piece surviving in mint condition.
666. Norfolk Place (1)
This is a rather old piece from Deamze, but I was down there very recently, and it is still looking in good nick. I have to say though that this is not my favourite piece by this artist. I feel the colours are all wrong for this location. It feels to me a little drab and lacking in vibrancy.
It happened from time to time. I can’t ‘love’ every piece I see. Technically this is a great piece…it just doesn’t do it for me. It is utterly untagged and respected though which shows the high esteem in which Deamze is held.
Tautological scam
Cold callers selling
a service to prevent cold
callers rom calling
by Scooj 😡
Transition
Delicate whisper
of Autumn’s steady advance
time to button up.
by Scooj
One of my early haiku which I still rather like. I am mindful of it as we transition from Winter into Spring. First published on 5 September 2015.
665. Picton Street (2)
This is another photograph that goes back a fair old way, but I am glad to say the building has remained unaltered. This is what the front of a house looks like when the owner is a hugely talented designer…I am of course referring to Alex Lucas whose pieces can be found all around the Montpelier area of Bristol.
The building, which doubles up as a little shop, is a famous landmark in Montpelier and features dozens of floral patterns and little birds. It is reminiscent of Victorian wallpaper, with a modern twist. I have just noticed that there appears to be a ghost of ‘Smilie’ in the reflection of the window…or maybe I am just seeing things.
664. The Bearpit (44)
This is a really old piece (comparatively speaking for street/graffiti art in the Bearpit) that has been in my ready to publish folder for ages. It is by DNT and I think situated in the north tunnel, the one that heads off towards Stokes Croft. You can tell it is an old piece from the absence of tagging around the framed area.
It is a slightly strange and somewhat threatening piece, although I’m not sure it is meant to be. I don’t know what the M.B.G stands for, but maybe there is someone out there who can enlighten me.
Spinning plates
Too much on my mind,
balancing priorities;
something needs to give.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 