5383. Dean Lane skate park (624)

Sarah Trotter, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023
Sarah Trotter, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023

Since the appearance of the Bristol Mural Collective, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of artistic murals by fine artists, illustrators and designers who have transferred their skills from the studio to the streets and the overall impact has been to broaden further the incredible diversity of street art we have in Bristol. This unusual piece by Sarah Trotter is a great example of the kind of work that has been unleashed.

Sarah Trotter, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023
Sarah Trotter, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023

The piece, Love like a Lobster, is very well described by the artist on her Instagram feed, and I recommend that you read what she has to say about the piece. The hand on the left is tenderly dancing with the lobster on the right, in a beautiful feast of colour and movement. I like the way that Sarah Trotter has really thought about the piece and the surroundings, including paying attention to the textures on the wall. There is a great more depth to the piece than first meets the eye. I’ll be looking out for more street art from Sarah Trotter.

Dance

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I don’t want to dance

it really isn’t my thing

unless I’m alone

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by Scooj

Dance class

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Cha cha, cha cha cha

Step two three, step two three, step

we’re strictly ballroom

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by Scooj

Kane Gang

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Popped in my earphones

the closest thing to heaven

taking me back years

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by Scooj

3829. St Werburghs tunnel (248)

I cannot explain how thrilled I was to see this collaboration recently, because it heralded the return to throwing paint at walls of Tasha Bee, one of my favourite artists. Tasha Bee has been concentrating on other projects for the last three years or so, including her small business Pot Heads Pottery, which seems to be going pretty well, and is a wonderful Bristol creative business. The other half of this lovely collaboration is by Antikki and it is great to see these two working together with their complementary styles.

Tasha Bee, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2021
Tasha Bee, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2021

On the left hand side of the wall is a beautiful and tranquil, stylised portrait piece by Tasha Bee. All the elements of her work are there, with lots of symbolism and a calmness that is represented in so much of her work. The character’s abundant hair flows to the right appearing to turn into waves on the sea.

Antikki, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2021
Antikki, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2021

Antikki has continued the theme and colour scheme, although there is much more movement in her dancing figures against the blue waves. I absolutely love this collaboration and it is a pity that it didn’t last very long. I am just so made up that I photographed it when I did. I sincerely hope that these two get together again soon as there is something magical in their partnership.

Tasha Bee and Antikki, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2021
Tasha Bee and Antikki, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2021

Jingle

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Sunny seaside scene

quintessentially English

Morris dancing troupe

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by Scooj

  • On a recent trip to Lyme Regis, we were treated to a Morris dancing jamboree, with some eight troupes strutting their stuff. Utterly brilliant and slightly odd.

Performance

 

Once upon a show

watching children dance and sing

brings tears to my eyes.

 

by Scooj

 

Marc Almond

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A retiring chap

I dance with my pen; others

dance to tainted love.

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by Scooj

No way José

 

When asked for a dance

I declined and turned and fled;

hoping against hope.

 

by Scooj.

Dancing

 

In the shaft of light

dust particles dance gently;

warm winter sun ray.

 

by Scooj