6657. Braggs Lane

Unknown Artist, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Unknown Artist, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Sometimes I have no idea who painted a particular piece but like to post it, because it is simply too good not to post. This is an unusual stencil and writing combination piece that I am assuming is by a single artist, but it is quite possible that this is the work of two people.

Unknown Artist, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Unknown Artist, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Of course, the point of the piece is to write a one-liner gag, which I have to admit I haven’t heard before, and it made me laugh when I saw it. There are a lot of words in this piece of writing and each of the letters has a 3D shadow, so I would say it is the work of an accomplished writer. The writing is accompanied by a stencil of a woman holding a spray can, implying that she sprayed the writing.

Unknown Artist, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Unknown Artist, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024

I have seen better single-layer stencils, but there is a charm about this one, and the whole combination, that I have slightly fallen for. My guess is that this wall was painted some time ago… I say that, because I rarely visit this area. A bit of fun for Tuesday morning.

6651. Braggs Lane

Billy, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Billy, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024

It is my birthday today. It is a busy day of packing, sightseeing and travelling. We are due to return to Bristol at around midnight, when our little break will sadly be over. Some great experiences and memories will remain with us and sustain us through the rest of the winter, I hope. I found this piece by Billy a little too late I fear, it would have been nice to have seen it without the tags.

Billy, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Billy, Braggs Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Billy’s no nonsense simplicity and story-telling illustrative pieces are a real strength, and this piece shines through the tags with class. My guess, and it is a guess, is that this is a mural about peace in Palestine. The bird might be a dove, the semi-circular shapes might be watermelons, a motif of Palestine. Of course, it could be something else entirely. Whatever it is, there is a story in the illustration. Nice work from Billy.