Tag: Bristol

64. Richmond Road

In deepest Bohemian Montpelier, Bristol, many of the homes and businesses have welcomed street artists to adorn their walls and shopfronts with murals. Every street is full of colour and surprises.

Ryan Kai, Richmond Road, Bristol, November 2015
Ryan Kai, Richmond Road, Bristol, November 2015

This beautiful mural created in 2013 is by Ryan Kai and is typical of his work, which carries a strong Latin American theme. He studied art at the University of the West of England in Bristol and graduated in 2009. Now living and working in North London, Kai has a really nice blog which gives you a great insight into his work and techniques.

Ryan Kai, Gnome tag, Richmond Road, Bristol, November 2015
Ryan Kai, Gnome tag, Richmond Road, Bristol, November 2015

I don’t know who is responsible for the little addition to this mural. A bit of fun.

7/10

63. Anchor Road

This rather threatening Nick Walker stencil from 2013 caused the tiniest storm in a teacup when a Bristol resident complained to the Council about the work, complaining that it was an abuse of childhood. The way the law works is that the owner of the property can choose not to have the graffiti removed if that is what they wish, in in this instance the owner liked it and it has stayed.

Nick Walker, Anchor Road, Bristol, April 2015
Nick Walker, Anchor Road, Bristol, April 2015

The same stencil appeared as part of a commission of Nick Walker’s art in a hotel car park in Indianapolis. How good is that?

Nick Walker, Anchor Road, Bristol, April 2015
Nick Walker, Anchor Road, Bristol, April 2015

There is a final and rather sad end to this blog (updated in March 2016, whilst compressing images) which is that the door was stolen, and it now looks like the picture below. I think that the thief tried to flog it, but couldn’t so handed it into the authorities in the NW of England…or I might be making that bit up.

Nick Walker, Anchor Road, Bristol, December 2015
Nick Walker, Anchor Road, Bristol, December 2015

8/10

What Autumn?

 

Mildest of weeks; this

prolonged seasonal stasis

is bewildering.

 

by Scooj

Shoe tree

The leaves tumble down

and skateboarders once again

admire their totem.

by Scooj.

Shoe tree, College Green, Bristol.
Shoe tree, College Green, Bristol.

Biozen

 

My brothers and my

sisters; plants and animals.

We are biozens.

 

by Scooj

Conference

 

Learning and sharing;

a tireless thirst for knowledge

fires me up somewhat.

 

by Scooj

Urban orange

An Autumn sunrise

offering false promises

that break chilly hearts.

by Scooj

62. Stokes Croft corner wall (2)

Adjacent to the iconic Stinkfish portrait that signals you are in Stokes Croft is a reasonably recent work by 3Dom with its trademark vibrant colours and rather surreal subject matter. A great addition to the area.

3Dom, Stikes Croft, Bristol, September 2015
3Dom, Stikes Croft, Bristol, September 2015
3Dom, Stikes Croft, Bristol, September 2015
3Dom, Stikes Croft, Bristol, September 2015

Motorway

 

Driving through driving

rain, hurtling along the

M4 to London.

 

by Scooj

61. Picton Lane (2)

Rich pickings indeed from Picton Lane. This is the first solo 3Dom wall that I have featured in my posts, and a bit of a curious one to start with. Entitled the Dream Machine Tardis, it is typical of his use of vibrant colours and surreal imagery. I don’t know what it is about, but is is pleasing to my eye.

3Dom, Picton Lane, Bristol, November 2015
3Dom, Picton Lane, Bristol, November 2015

It is well worth reading this brilliant interview with the Bristol-based street artist and finding out why he goes under the name Mike 22 for his indoor gallery work. I am looking forward to posting more of his work.

7/10