5209. Brunel Way (205)

Acer One, Dibz, Jody and Turoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Acer One, Dibz, Jody and Turoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

This is an absolute classic collaboration from the crème de la crème of Bristol graffiti writing and street art, from Acer One, Dibz, Jody and Turoe, taking up the entire length of the bridge support wall under Brunel Way.

Acer One, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Acer One, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

First off is aclean and ticy ACER from Acer One, with a lovely colour transition from top left to bottom right. The stylised font is accompanied by a trademark shadow, giving the illusion that the letters are standing out from the wall.

Dibz, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Dibz, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

Next up is a wonderful piece of writing from Dibz. I hardly need to say too much about Dibz’ writing that I haven’t said before. Tight and classy – perfection itself really. It is a miracle that something like this is created using spray cans.

Jody, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Jody, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

Jody has definitely come up trumps with an outstanding Satanic portrait piece, that is as good a character piece that I have seen anywhere this year. There is so much texture and depth in the face, which seems to be bursting through the wall and coming at ya. Just brilliant.

Turoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Turoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

The collaborative wall is rounded off with a superb piece of graffiti writing from Turoe, who doesn’t hit the streets too often these days, but when he does, turns out high quality pieces like this. The black background, blue bubbles and cosmic cloud theme run through all four pieces drawing them together as part of a collaborative presentation. An absolute treat for the people of Bristol.

5176. Brunel Way (204)

Enn Kay, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Enn Kay, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

This is a cheeky little piece by Enn Kay, on a small ramp at the southern end of the Daveside DIY skate park. Somehow Enn Kay manages to create a really soft finish to some of his pieces, and I don’t know how he does it. Maybe it is the pastel colours or his shading skills.

Enn Kay, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Enn Kay, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

I have a feeling that the monster character was painted on a pre-existing abstract piece, although it is possible that Enn Kay painted the background as well, but it doesn’t really fit with his style. It is always good to see his monster pieces about the place. Barp!

5147. Brunel Way (203)

Marckinetic, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, March 2023
Marckinetic, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, March 2023

Like the Kid Krishna piece alongside it, this Marckinetic piece didn’t last long, which is a pity, but we all know how this works. I was lucky enough to catch up with both of them when they were painting these pieces, and although I spoke with Kid Krishna for some while, Marckinetic was busy getting on with his piece, stopping only to say hello – he was on a mission.

Marckinetic, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, March 2023
Marckinetic, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, March 2023

I am not certain, but I think I can see the letters MARK. There is an overall dreamy drippy feel to this piece with lots of bubbles and drips in the background as well as in the letter fills. There is a big fat white drop shadow around the piece, which doesn’t quite work for me, there isn’t enough contrast between the white and the yellow. A grey might have worked better… listen to me… ‘the critic’.  A lovely piece, in Marckinetic’s distinctive and distinguished style.

5141. Brunel Way (202)

Logoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Logoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

I feel like I have posted so many Logoe pieces over the last eighteen months or so, that I don’t really need to say too much, in fact can’t say too much that I haven’t said before – to summarise; script writing, great colour palette and horizontal strip of oval dots adding interest.

Logoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023
Logoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2023

I suppose that what is slightly different about this chrome writing is that the letters are a bit fatter than of late, and there are a rather nice couple of underlines incorporated into the piece. Some great shout-outs to Haka, Tes (Slim Pickings), Kush and Silent Hobo, accompany the piece. More to come from Logoe’s most recent Bristol blitz.

5139. Brunel Way (201)

Kush, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Kush, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

I have been photographing Kush pieces for a few years, but I think that this might be the first that I have published. I think that this horrendous under-representation on Natural Adventures has simply been down to not knowing who Kush is or even which artists he associates with. Anyhow, I feel it is time to start publishing his work, so expect to see some archive Kush pieces over the coming weeks and months.

Kush, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Kush, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

Kush is an artist who pretty much always writes the same letters but always in a different form or design, demonstrating his skill, experience and technique on every outing. This piece, under Brunel Way, has rather nice curvy, cartoonish letters which are filled with a wonderful splash of colours – this is a classy piece. It might be my imagination, but it feels like Kush is painting more frequently these days, which means I am sure to be featuring his work more often.

5133. Brunel Way (200)

Kid Krishna, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Kid Krishna, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

With this piece, that incidentally didn’t last very long, Kid Krishna demonstrated his incredible versatility. If I hadn’t met him when he was painting this piece, I’m not sure that I would have known it was one of his, although the fact that it was painted next to a Markinetic piece might have been a bit of a clue, together with the FFS, NKA and TPN.

Kid Krishna, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Kid Krishna, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

I think that I can see the letters CRIE in this rather more traditional wildstyle graffiti writing, which is so full of different textures and tones – a classy piece of work. We chatted for quite a long time, and I like it that Kid Krishna seems to be happy to stop and chew the fat – the subject of our conversation was one I seem to be having a lot lately, and the clamp down by BCC on graffiti/street art, and the recent announcement from the Government (and opposition) bout antisocial behaviour.

Of course in my mind, there is a big difference between tagging someone’s front door, which is vandalism, and painting creative artworks in places that have a culture of such. Maybe a topic of conversation for another post.

5099. Brunel Way (199)

Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

Some artists are so prolific, that the only way for me to keep up with them is to post several pieces at once, and so I present to you a series of column pieces under Brunel Way by monster specialist, Mote.

Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

This first piece is one of his more recent productions, incorporating three wobbly-lined monsters, stacked like a totem pole. The wobbly lines are a recent introduction in his work introduced this year, which give him freedom to be a little bit more creative. I am still sitting on the fence about them, because his original USP was based on the clean lines and bold curves. These might take a little bit of getting used to.

Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

It is difficult to date some of these pieces, because although I photographed them in February (some of them not for the first time), several have been around for quite a while. I think this one, which looks like a bit of a monster mash-up, is relatively recent.

Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

This column piece, with the big eye and wonky teeth, has been around for quite a while, but is surprisingly intact, because these columns are a favourite with taggers.

Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

Another one that might date from the back end of last year is this purple gentle and rather goofy giant. The poor thing doesn’t look in the greatest condition, and has a pot-belly not too dissimilar to my own.

Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mote, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

Finally, this is a small piece at the southernmost end of this stretch of columns and is probably the oldest piece in this selection. It obviously pre-dates the new bit of wall that has been added as part of the Daveside DIY skate park extension. Phew… I hope you have had your fill of Mote for now.

5097. Brunel Way (198)

Lee Roy, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Lee Roy, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

This is another piece in a series in which we see Lee Roy spell out his name with his unconventional font that teeters on anti-style graffiti. There is a lovely symmetry about this piece, and something about the style, colours and composition that has hints of the Indian subcontinent (although I don’t think that is necessarily the intent).

Lee Roy, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Lee Roy, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023

There are many similarities with a recent piece he painted in Cumberland Basin recently, and it would seem that he is playing with themes and ideas. It is great to see this pulse of activity from Lee Roy, and I look forward to finding more as the weather improves and artists get busy (as if I don’t have enough to keep up with as it is).

Lee Roy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, February 2023
Lee Roy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, February 2023

5087. Brunel Way (197)

Pekoe and Bnie, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Pekoe and Bnie, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

Some things work so well together, strawberries and cream, Morecambe and Wise, Pekoe and Bnie. These two from the Resting Bitch Face (RBF) crew seem to have a great rapport, which rubs off when they collaborate.

Pekoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Pekoe, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

This pairing was painted alongside Wispa, but I decided to post them separately as these two followed a strict colour scheme. To the left is a really fabulous portrait piece from Pekoe, which includes an upper torso, something of a rarity in her work. The hair is fantastic – I absolutely love this piece.

Bnie, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Bnie, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

To the right is some outstanding technicolour writing from Bnie, beautifully designed and executed. The piece is totally on point, and I love the clever touch with the outer border, which is pink and white along thee top, and blue and white underneath. This is a nicely thought out and eye-catching piece.

5081. Brunel Way (196)

Wispa, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Wispa, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

I follow Wispa (Willo the Wisp) on Instagram, and it seems that not only is she talented and prolific with her art, but she seems to travel extensively to paint with friends wherever she pitches up. Fortunately, she appears to have some RBF friends in Bristol, and we are treated to her work every now and again.

Wispa, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023
Wispa, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2023

This piece under Brunel Way is a real cracker, with so much to enjoy. The first impression is how bright and colourful the piece is, but it is so much more than that. The fills in the letters are strong and the lines between colours straight and sharp. Of course, the character on the left tops the piece off beautifully, but it would be just as strong without it, demonstrating the quality of her writing. I hope she returns soon, although there is a little extra piece she painted on this visit.