Upland tree planting
arrests runoff and flooding
of unfortunates.
by Scooj
82. Stokes Croft, the carriageworks (2)
This mural recently (Nov/Dec 2015) appeared on the frequently renewed wall at the carriageworks in Stokes Croft.
It is one of the more unusual works I have seen in the area. Surreal, and beautifully sprayed. It is outstanding.
It appears to me signed by Miller, or Millen or something like that, but I have drawn a blank on any information about the artist. If anyone knows who it might be, please let me know and I will update the post.
As with all works here, it will be gone soon, sprayed over by another artist, so I am glad to have captured this curiosity.
UPDATE – after some more research I have discovered that the artist is Tom Miller, a recent graduate of the University West of England. He has produced some wild prints and I am very tempted to buy one.
7/10
Mild
Oh, cold Winter come
and cleanse with frost and snow, land
draped in Autumn mud.
by Scooj
81. North Street hoarding (2)
I photographed this lovely Sepr work at the end of July this year, shortly after Upfest 2015. I particularly like this mural, probably because I rather like most of Sepr’s work.
It is similar to another piece he sprayed around the same time in Dighton Street. Grey shades and musical instruments.
8/10
Cluttered
Days filled with many
jobs to do, and, alas, not
enough haiku time.
by Scooj
Bored meeting
Did anyone see
my nodding head and closed eyes?
Career limiting.
by Scooj
80. Marsh Street
It is easy to work out that Bristol has been shaped, historically, physically and culturally, by the River Frome and the freshwater environment. Street names are the biggest clue. Here we have Marsh Street, but there are many other watery names, including Broadmead, Quay Street, Wade Street, Broad Weir and Ferry Street to name only a few.
I digress. This is yet another Kid Crayon whestpaste in a street that has very little other graffiti. It is a reasonably uninteresting street for pedestrians and street artists alike.
I was pleased to have found this work, because it is one of several that KC has themed with the two red stripes on the face. I’m not sure what the stripes represent and maybe I’ll never know. They make an appearance also on the faces of the characters from the mural in Fairfax Street.
Another unusual but likable work.
7.5/10
Christmas Cards
Put pen to paper;
compose salutations for
family and friends.
by Scooj
Albion Chambers
So this is where the
legal folk work, preparing
for battle in court.
by Scooj
Gridlock
The city is at
a standstill; not the best time
to queue for a bus.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 