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Stop the clocks again
we remember and reflect
courage and duty
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by Scooj
Marckinetic
A gallery of outstanding cosmic abstract graffiti writing from Marckinetic.
Instagram: @marckinetic
All photographs by Scooj
7275. St Werburghs tunnel (535)
Although I have posted many pieces by Nips, I think that this is a first on Natural Adventures from Redeye, in spite of having dozens of his pieces in my archive. I perhaps ought to put that right. I believe that the artists might be partners, although they might simply be painting buddies. Redeye, on the right here, tends to write variants of the letters of his name and in this instance has written Ryde – not to be confused in any way with Ryder. His letters here are filled with a concoction of red, yellow and white in lovely patterns and formations, bound by a strong black line.
Nips presents her letters with growing confidence, and this piece is beautifully presented in all aspects. Her strength is in her variety of fills and here she brings together a superb blend of warm and comforting oranges and purples, including some subtle reversed out spots. The drop shadow and white border to enough to define the letters and the little white highlight lines add significant depth. A fine piece from Nips.
7274. Cumberland Basin
By now, regular readers will be getting quite familiar with the distinctive ARS(Z)A letters from Totosoapcity. This is a recent piece from the artist in one of his favoured spots, Cumberland Basin.
The letter shapes of Totosoapcity’s pieces remain broadly the same, so it is the decoration that we can focus on. In this piece, the skilful application of greys provide a metallic look to the piece which jumps out from the wall thanks to the stripy drop shadow. This symmetrical piece is assisted in its regular shape thanks to the indented lines on the wall, which so many writers make use of to keep proportions true. A nice piece.
Ashton Court
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Dilapidated
Greville-Smyth family home
closed from public view
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by Scooj
- Ashton Court is a historic estate located just outside the centre of Bristol, England, spanning over 850 acres of parkland and woodland. Originally dating back to the 11th century, it was home to the Smyth family for more than 400 years before being purchased by the city in the 1950s. The grand Ashton Court Mansion, a Grade I listed building, showcases a mix of architectural styles that reflect centuries of development. Today, the estate is a popular public space known for its sweeping views over Bristol, herds of deer, and extensive walking and cycling trails. It also hosts major events such as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and various outdoor festivals, making it a cherished landmark that blends natural beauty, history, and community life.
- Despite its grandeur and historical importance, Ashton Court Mansion itself has fallen into a state of disrepair. Much of the building is closed to the public due to structural and maintenance issues, with parts of the interior showing signs of neglect after years of limited funding for restoration. The roof, windows, and stonework all require significant conservation work to prevent further deterioration. Although Bristol City Council and local heritage groups have expressed interest in revitalising the mansion, progress has been slow, leaving this once-elegant home in a sadly dilapidated condition that contrasts sharply with the vibrant life of the surrounding estate.
7273. Dean Lane skate park (881)
Even though Lis painted this piece well in advance of Halloween, such is my huge backlog of photographs, I am still several days late posting it, and I have loads of other Halloween pieces that I might just clear by Christmas.
This piece reminds me of one she painted under the M32 as it is like an archway with a vortex into another world or domain. A couple of menacing crows holding weapons in their beaks add a bit of horror threat, and of course there are a couple of spider’s web decorations. A nicely painted piece as part of a mini paint jam with Rowzgraff and Ozuk.
7272. Greenbank (174)
It gives me great pleasure to ‘discover’ an artist that is new to me, and Avem808 fits the bill really nicely. Following yesterday’s post of a lively piece by the artist in Peel Street Green, I recalled this piece from Greenbank back in August and thought I’d publish them consecutively, something I rarely do on Natural Adventures.
This clean and tidy piece, spelling AVEM is similar to the Peel Street Green one in that it appears to have a flat surface which is lifted from the hoarding with the help of a lovely golden two-tone 3D drop shadow. It is interesting that Avem808 doesn’t use any white highlight lines on his letters to give depth, preferring to retain a ‘flat’ surface to the letters. He has incorporated, however, some little starbursts which add variety and interest. Nice work from Avem808… looking forward to finding more.
7271. Peel Street Green (53)
It is always most satisfying to be able to put a name to a piece of artwork. Much of what I do is detective work, trying to work out or find out who a particular piece might be, using my own knowledge of the Bristol scene, the Interweb and Instagram in particular, and conversations with artists when I meet them. This one took me a little while, but I figured out that it is by Avem808 (it is signed) who I think might be a friend of Esme Lower.
This is a superb piece of graffiti writing, with a flat surface to the letters filled with an interesting blue cosmic-style scene. The letters pop a little due to the magnificent yellow (gold) 3D drop shadow with a central vanishing point. Blue and yellow work exceptionally in this piece, and the dark blue background with large bubbles also lifts the letters. An accomplished piece which triggered my memory that I had previously seen another piece by Avem808 (see tomorrow).
7270. Monarch’s Way
In the centre of town, alongside the Harbourside (a floating harbour), there is a large office building called Canons House, locally known as the Lloyds building as it was the regional headquarters of Lloyds Bank, which they sold in December 2024. The Grade II listed building (only completed in 1991) is now undergoing a major redevelopment, and you know what that means… hoardings. The shiny white hoardings are not the easiest to paint, and the area is not one much frequented by street/graffiti artists, so finding anything of interest here is unlikely. However, Sub appears to have made himself at home with a couple of pieces, and there is a massive commission by Esme Lower too (coming soon).
Sub has been working hard, and is improving so much with his overall presentation. His fills have been getting a little more intricate with some nice details, and here he has created a wonderful marbled effect on the white background, making good use of the hoarding colour. I do wonder if his enormous letters might be holding him back a little – it is a lot of space to fill, and whether an additional letter, might give him more creative latitude. I’m sure he is happy with what he is doing, but I think he is ready to take a big step forward.
7269. St Werburghs tunnel (534)
It has been a while since I last saw a scary clown piece, so this one from Tera is most welcome. It was painted as part of a belated birthday paint jam in the tunnel for Kool Hand, and served as a tasty precursor to Halloween. Tera’s meteoric rise as a street artist of great talent continues at pace.
This scary clown character is superbly presented within a colourful decoration, I want to say scroll, but it is more like a designed plate with interlocking parts. The clown itself is really demonic, and falls very squarely into Tera’s preference for all things satanic. Peeping over the top of the piece is another of the artist’s previous nightmarish creations, see below:
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