Curiosity
opens doors previously
locked by ignorance.
by Scooj
21. Norrisville Road
Today was the first time I have stopped to take a look at this mural by Dora, on the edge of Montpelier.
Dora is an illustrator, designer and graffiti painter, based in Bristol. She has a rather good webpage that talks about her influences.
Having looked at her portfolio, I can’t help thinking that only one half of this wall is by her. I am not sure who the other artist might be.
It is always great to find something new.
6/10
Fool at Poolside
Mixed Feelings
Anniversary
of a birth and death today;
celebrate and mourn.
by Scooj
Tales
I do believe in
fairies; I have seen many.
They watch over me.
by Scooj
20. Hanover Place
The artist of ‘Girl with the Pierced Eardrum’ needs no introduction from me. Banksy’s beautiful work appeared last year. I went to see it two days after it was completed, and already it had been spoiled by someone who had sprayed paint over the bottom left side of the work.
It appears that some restoration has happened since then, but the work was ‘clean’ for such a short while, which is a pity. Some would say it is all vandalism…you live by the sword, you die by the sword. I’m not sure I subscribe to that.
It was great to see it again today, it is beautiful.
August
Holiday is here.
No work for a whole fortnight;
feeling like a kid.
by Scooj
19. Dighton Street
Sepr is considered to be one of a number of ‘third generation’ street artists hailing from Bristol.
He has a really distinctive style that has similarities to 1950s design and I sense some cubist influences. His last couple of works appear to incorporate a lot of grey and use of shadows, as well as featuring musicians.
This pair of works are very new (August 2015) and I think, post-date his mural on North Street from this year’s Upfest.
Really easy on the eye.
8/10
Froglet
Venturing beyond
their safe havens, exploring;
most will not make it.
by Scooj
18. Hillgrove Street (1)
A fabulous walk into work today through the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft took me past one of the most eye-catching murals in Bristol.
This artwork is actually a combination of several artists overwriting each other’s work.
The original bare wall on the side of the house was painted in 2008 by Phlegm, an artist from Sheffield, renowned for his works all over the world. There was also a panda under the street name.
This first work was painted over by the MM13 crew who created the magnificent wave. They spared the panda.
Phlegm returned in June 2009 to add the characteristic figures on the left.
The whole thing is stunning; one of the best walls in Bristol.
9/10
Natural adventures 