Abstract – Page 13 – Natural adventures

2017. M32 roundabout J3 (124)

Yet more fantastic abstract work from Mr Klue in the shape of this large wispy piece on the St Werburghs side of the M32 roundabout. There is no other artist I know of producing anything like this, Mr Klue’s style is utterly unique.

Mr Klue, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2019

Mr Klue recently posted a couple of pieces (I think it was a studio work) on Instagram which feature a lamppost set in a landscape of swirls – truly awesome work and worth a look. I will never tire of his work, and am glad that he has rediscovered his mojo and is out there being creative and brilliant.

1995. St Werburghs tunnel (59)

I am really interested in the evolution of Decay’s work, which seems to have been a focus for him since the beginning of the year. I am used to seeing his trademark black, white, grey and red pieces with concentric layers emanating from the centre. More recently he has been playing with a larger range of colours and trying new ideas. We still get to keep the little character though.

Decay, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2019

I really like this even if it takes a little getting used to, and if you haven’t yet worked it out, it is a piece of writing that clearly spells out DECAY once you get your eye in. Really looking forward to seeing more of this from Decay, and hoping to catch up with him again, it has been a long time since we last met.

1992. Upfest 2018 (128)

On yet another completely new wall for Upfest 2018 was this slightly unusual abstract piece from Rob Wass. You had to keep your eyes peeled for this one due to its location down a side street on the main drag between North Street and Ashton Gate.

As yet my mind isn’t fully made up on this one and I really can’t put my finger on my reservation. I think it might have more to do with the aspect of the wall and the pebble dash finish (which must be a nightmare for painters), than it does to do with the piece itself.

Over the years, Rob Wass has produced some lovely pieces for Upfest and he has become a firm favourite. I imagine that this one will remain in place for a while because of its accessibility.

1959. New Gatton Road (3)

When an artist augments another’s work and it is done well it is both skilful and diplomatic. In this instance, 3Dom has added a fantasy abstract seascape to a remarkable turtle originally painted by Louis Masai a couple of years back.

3Dom, New Gatton Road, Bristol, January 2019

3Dom seems to have undergone something of an epiphany recently and is creating some really interesting abstract work at the moment, fantasy scenes that feel familiar but that are utterly imaginary, like the sea bed here. I believe that 3Dom’s work has in some way added to Louis Masai’s work in a sensitive and dignified way. Definitely a case of the sum of the parts being greater than the individual components. Brilliant new work, giving a new lease of life to the wall.

Louis Masai, New Gatton Road, Bristol, December 2016

1929. St Werburghs tunnel (57)

Another stunner from the re-vitalised Mr Klue, who is on a real roll at the moment. This one was at the farm end of the tunnel, which, from a photographic point of view is preferable to pieces in the middle.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2018

The colours of this piece work nicely with the smoky texture of the patterns. If I work really hard I can see the letters KLUE, but this might be wishful thinking in overdrive. Yet another eye-catching and lovely piece from Klue Wone.

1923. The Bearpit (172)

It is really great to see Mr Klue back in The Bearpit. For a long time he hardly made an appearance on the streets, and then in the late summer, he started painting a lot, but mostly in the St Werburghs tunnel. Now at last he returns to a spot that he has used before, on the steps down into The Bearpit.

I never tire of his abstract pieces that are so unique to him. They have a wispish dream-like quality with elements disappearing into infinity wrapped up in oval vortices. Mr Klue drafts dozens of these abstract pieces using a humble biro, his preferred sketching instrument. I love this one.

Mr Klue

A collection of amazing abstract street art by Bristol artist Mr Klue (Klue Wone)

Instagram: @mr_klue

All photographs taken by Scooj

Mr Klue, St Werburghs tunnel, Bristol, April 2025

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2025

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2025

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2025

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2024

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2024

Mr Klue, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024

Mr Klue, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2024

Mr Klue, Peel Street Green, Bristol, February 2024

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2024

Mr Klue, Horfield skate park, Bristol, November 2023

Mr Klue, Purdown, Bristol, September 2023

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2023

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2023

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2023

Mr Klue and Hana, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2022

DNT, Tymb and Mr Klue, Gloucester Road, Bristol, December 2022

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2022

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2022

Mr Klue, St Werburghs tunnel, Bristol, July 2022

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2022

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2022

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2022

Mr Klue and Mr Sleven. Brigg's Lane, Bristol. February 2021 — Mr Klue and Mr Sleven. Brigg’s Lane, Bristol. February 2021

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2021

Mr Sleven and Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2020

Mr Sleven and Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2020

Mr Klue and DNT, Turbo Island, Bristol, February 2020

Mr Klue, Paint Festival 2020, Cheltenham, September 2020

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2020

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2020

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2020

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2020

Mr Klue, Turbo Island, Bristol, January 2020

Mr Klue, Moon Street, Bristol, January 2020

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2019

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2019

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2019

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2019

Mr Klue, Moon Street, Bristol, March 2019

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2019

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2019

Mr Klue, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2019

Coin-Op Militia, Mr Klue and DNT, Stokes Croft, Bristol, January 2017

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2018

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2018

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2018

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2018

Mr Klue, Stokes Croft, Bristol, December 2017

Mr Klue, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2017

Mr Klue, Moon Street, Bristol, February 2017

Mr Klue and Decay, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2017

Mr Klue, Moon Street, Bristol, January 2017

Mr Klue, Moon Street, Bristol, March 2016

Mr Klue and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2016

Mr Klue, Magdalene Place, Bristol, June 2016

Aspire and Mr Klue, City Road, Bristol, March 2016

Mr Klue, Wilder Street, Bristol, June 2016

Mr Klue, Hepburn Road, Bristol, May 2016

DNT, Mr Klue, Akarat, Hepburn Road, Bristol, January 2016

Mr Klue, Akarat, Hoax, Stokes Croft, Bristol, 30 April 2016

Mr Sle7en and Klue, Stokes Croft, Bristol, March 2016

1901. St Werburghs tunnel (54)

Mr Klue, as I have mentioned before has been on a bit of a binge lately, and has produced as many pieces in the last couple of months as he has for the rest of the year. This is something that should be celebrated, as his work is emblematic of the down to earth Bristol street art scene.

This piece in the tunnel at St Werburghs by Mr Klue has an ephemeral, wispy, smokey quality to it. I think that the letters spell out KLUE, and the whole thing is a little different from his normal offering in that it is less complex somehow.

I guess that when writing letters, there is less freedom for the abstract artist…sure you can do swirls and twirls and disguise the letters, but they are still letters. With the free-form abstract work one usually sees from Mr Klue, there tends to be a little more richness, texture and content. Having said all that, I rather like this and the colour selection too works for me.

1895. The Bearpit (170)

We are lucky in Bristol to have people like Decay who continue to spray down at The Bearpit in spite of a Council determined to clamp down on spraying. Most of the decent work down there is confined to the boards that were put in place by the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC), and this is where most of the recent work is, like this one. All the other walls are regularly buffed (at some expense ) by the Council. The paint doesn’t even get to dry before the taggers move in. It is an insane cycle of self-destruction. I really think that the Council need to devise a better plan. The Bearpit has the opportunity to become the best legal wall in Britain if they just try to think outside the box.

This Decay piece was a nice surprise for me as I rarely expect to find much down in The Bearpit these days. Great letters (DK) and for good measure two of his little character faces. Unfortunately there is a small poster slapped right in the middle – I guess it’s all part of the furniture.

Decay

A collection of wonderful abstract street art by Bristol artist (formerly of Cheltenham), Decay (DK)

Instagram: @dk_tmp_lrs

All photographs taken by Scooj

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