High spires and bunting
decorate the cathedral
city of Cornwall.
by Scooj
27. Rosemundy, St Agnes
Strictly speaking this is street art, because it is a painting on a street, however it is likely to be a precursor to the rather more edgy stuff we are used to these days.
This small mural was painted by an artist, Tony Giles who lived in St Agnes from 1961 until his death in 1994. Originally from Taunton in Somerset he was known for his landscapes.
I wonder if he lived in the house behind the wall where this mural is.
The figure always reminds me of the cartoon ‘Pearly Kings’ in Mary Poppins.
I like it.
7/10
Reminded
When a rainbow comes
I remember my cousin
who died much too young.
by Scooj
26. Churchtown, St Agnes
This brilliantly executed street art is one of my favourites of its type. Simple, witty and anarchic. I wrote a Haiku about it a little while ago.
There is not a lot of street art or even graffiti in this part of Cornwall, so this is a bit of a rarity
There is no point in trying to find out who did it, as I think it is a creative one-off.
7/10
Habitual addiction
Much disappointment,
decaf coffee left at home;
have to go without.
by Scooj
West
The wind in my face,
dreaming of sandy beaches;
I make for Cornwall.
by Scooj
Waiting
Doctor’s waiting room
is no place for having fun;
somber and silent.
by Scooj
Queen’s flight
Synchronicity;
warm, humid weather triggers
a mass ant ascent.
by Scooj
25. North Pallant, Chichester (1)
I first saw this beautiful work before I really began to look out for street art when visiting Chichester a couple of years ago.
It is unmistakably a Stik mural and was painted during the Chichester Street Art Festival 2013.
Stik is based in London, but has created pieces all over the world. There is a large Stik in Bristol which I will post about when I get a decent picture of it.
I love this.
9/10
Seeing things
Metal elephants
guard us from the elements;
pachyderm handles.
By Scooj
Natural adventures 