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Safety in numbers
sandy snails cluster in dunes
waiting for the rain
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by Scooj
White Italian Snail
7817. Temple Way (6)
This piece by Taboo has been around for ages, years. It took me a long time finally to photograph it, and then a long time to post it, but at last I have managed to do it. It is on a hoarding on a main road without parking, and I drive past it every time I go to Temple Meads Station.
Taboo’s antistyle letters, unusually not spelling out his name, are accompanied by a Disney like wolf with multiple exaggerated eyes. It is all a bit odd, verging on disturbing, but actually just very typical of Taboo. So glad I got round to it before it and the hoardings go.
7816. Frome Side (69)
I only have time for a couple of really quick posts this morning as Mrs Scooj, the dog and I are shortly going to be driving back to Bristol from a short break in Cornwall. We’ll be dropping in on my sister on the way.
This is a nicely presented simple piece of graffiti writing from Patch, whose work has recently been appearing in Bristol. I like both the style and simplicity. Patch has added a little bit of additional interest with alternation the black and red colours through the piece. I’m looking out for more from Patch who is making an impression in the City.
7815. St Werburghs tunnel (590)
I haven’t seen too many pieces by Posh in 2026, but this one in the tunnel, painted as part of a birthday paint jam for Donz, is an absolute belter. Posh at his best in my opinion.
Im not sure what the delicate yellow patterned letters spell, but they are quite beguiling. The interstitial space is filled with a lovely blue and he has painted a thin 3D drop shadow to provide depth. The doodle clouds finish the piece expertly. All the elements of this piece are well balanced in design, colour and tone. A sensational piece of graffiti writing.
7814. L Dub (91)
Another interesting piece from Mind 49 in his series of hooded portraits in which get only a small window into the subject’s face and are left to imagine the missing features. The ‘hood’ is decorated with naive artwork and contrasts with the fine detail of the eyes.
Mind 49 is teasing the viewer, but I suspect that there is more going on in his own psyche. For some years now he has been painting portraits from which features are missing. Nothing is distorted or ugly, simply hidden from view. A complete portrait from Mind 49 is a rare thing indeed. This is my favourite of his pieces in this deception series.
Painted Lady
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Harvested wheat fields
where wildflower margins thrive
painted lady bathes
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by Scooj
7813. Quaker’s Art Lane (2)
Esme Lower’s stock is sky high at the moment, having been Upfest’s featured artist this year, with her artwork adorning all the marketing materials, posters, maps etc. She has simply had the best breakthrough year and now sits at the top table of street artists in Bristol, which is high status indeed.
This stunning mural was painted by Esme Lower as part of a Pre-Upfest commission organised by Upfest to promote the Festival, and to stamp Bristol’s identity an a street art city in this shopping area between Cabot’s Circus and Broadmead. The largely symmetrical mural sits above one of the many Costa Cafés, and adds a vibrant and joyful atmosphere to this otherwise dull alley. Her colourful cartoon style shines through and tells a story of people and flowers. I love the two guys sitting at the table, setting the context of the piece off perfectly. Upwards and onwards for Esme Lower.
7812. Cumberland Basin
This is an amazing cartoon portrait piece that not only shows off Sled One’s technical skills, but also reveals his extraordinary imagination and creativity. The piece is set on a pink background and the grass in front of the wall is still green, which dates this piece to before July.
The blue-faced man in a green jacket with beautiful folds, is having a lightbulb moment. But this lightbulb moment is more literal than usual, with his scalp tilted upwards revealing a characterful lightbulb where his brain should be. There is so much detail in the piece, and those sunglasses simply have to be admired. Surreal creativity at its best.
Good morning
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A flock of sparrows
better than any alarm
proper Cornish song
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by Scooj
7811. M32 roundabout J3 (782)
I don’t get to see Ryder’s work nearly as much as I’d like to, but I guess he is somewhat occupied with work and family, and that can impact on how often you can get out. Anyone who has kids and/or been in employment, or indeed has had other commitments has been there – it can be difficult at times to pursue your interests with the same regularity and vigour as in less complicated times.
This is a lovely alien combination piece by Ryder with some superb letters spelling his name, a Simpsons alien character to the left, being fired upon by Bart Simpson to the right of the letters, and the laser pulse running through them. The alien is blurting out “take me to your dealer” a great pun on dealer/leader. A fun piece from Ryder, looking forward to the next.
