My brothers and my
sisters; plants and animals.
We are biozens.
by Scooj
Tag: Environment
Conference
Learning and sharing;
a tireless thirst for knowledge
fires me up somewhat.
by Scooj
60. Picton Lane (1)
My lunchtime stroll today took me to Montpelier, the heart of alternative Bohemian Bristol. Although I live nearby, I don’t know the area well, so I was in for a treat. I veered off the main roads into the back streets, and found walls festooned with murals, mostly by very local artists.
I came across this political piece, which speaks volumes about the severe cuts which are destroying public services. It is a collaboration between Rowdy and Mau Mau. Rowdy is known as one of the longest-standing graffiti artists in the UK, and paints a lot of crocodiles and jagged teeth. Mau Mau’s trademark is a fox, which features in most of his works.
This was, as far as I can make out, painted on 27 October 2015; so really recent. I am pleased to have seen it so soon after completion.
7.5/10
Swan song
A final flourish
as green leaves turn brown, then drop
and cruel winter comes.
by Scooj
- edited to restore the correct syllable count (how embarrassing!)
Mistletoe
Autumn’s nakedness
unveils a seasonal boon
for Christmas kisses.
by Scooj
58. Mark Lane.
Another weird and wacky wheatpaste from Kid Crayon that I posted some time ago to illustrate a haiku, before I started posting about street art.
I really am warming up to his uncomfortable portraits and his choice of spots. It is strange, but until you start looking for his works you simply don’t see them, or if you do, they don’t seem to register. They are all over Bristol, and I have several more lined up to post.
I see this boy/man eating cheese most days, and it always makes me smile.
8/10
Redland Grove Park
A golden tide sweeps
in and children kick about
having fun; then rest.
by Scooj
54. Midland Street (1)
While shopping today in an old Bristol department store, Gardiner Haskins, in an area I don’t often visit, I discovered a whole area of street art that I haven’t seen before. So many murals.
I love this Sepr mural ‘no petting’ it is quirky and humorous. He is incredibly prolific in Bristol, and I am pleased to have found this work. More from this area to follow.
8/10
53. Nelson Street hoarding (1)
There is a lot of building work going on in the old centre of town, mostly the construction of accommodation blocks for students. Of course this means that there is a fair amount of permitted street art space on the hoardings around the sites.
Andy Council is an artist who lives in Bristol. His works usually incorporate dinosaurs or other animals and architecture, and much of it is about Bristol. You can see his work all over the place, frequently in community spaces that need brightening up. He is also the ‘go to’ designer for all sorts of leaflets and other communications material.
This work painted in 2014 is a typical piece. It is temporary and likely to be gone soon.
Love Earth
That moment when you
rise above the clouds and the
wonder is revealed
by Scooj
Natural adventures 