7605. Dean Lane skate park (915)

Created By Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2026
Created By Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2026

When ever did a worm look so beguiling? This little flat concrete slab in the Dean Lane skate park has had many, many small pieces adorning it, but never one quite like this. It is painted by visiting artist, Created by Billie.

Created By Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2026
Created By Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2026

The last time the artist was in town, I met her while she was painting a wall very near this one, and what a lovely lady she is, full of enthusiasm for her work. While this piece has a comforting cartoon feel to it, it also appears to have some accurate anatomical features such as the saddle (clitellum) and segments. Striking and unusual… I love this piece.

6802. Dean Lane skate park (813)

Created by Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025
Created by Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025

It is not often you see a piece like this in Bristol, or indeed in much of the UK, as street artists tend to reflect the national prudishness and our discomfort with overt nudity in any form. These giant boobies, have been painted by Created by Billie, an artist, Billie Jo, who I believe is based in Wolverhampton, but as with all visiting artists is truly welcome in Bristol.

Created by Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025
Created by Billie, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025

The hashtags that Created by Billie used on her Instagram post associated with this piece, might give you some indication of where it is coming from: #art #streetart #femaleempowerment #female #adhd #paintingmakesmehappy. I cannot think of better reasons for painting this piece.

Sensibly she painted it on the path alongside the swimming pool, which has a long hedge bordering it, and kept the piece from view, resulting in it lasting longer than it might have done if it had been more exposed. Personally, I like the piece, but am aware that there are some who might find it offensive, which is a pity. I look forward to more visits in the future.