Tag: Goshiku Chavu

4422. Dean Lane skate park (489)

It has been a very long time indeed since I last saw a new piece from Jee See, and although this ‘seismic’ piece was short lived, it was a very welcome sight. My hope is that Jee See will take something positive from the experience and start painting more regularly again.

Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022

It is interesting how artists will focus on a word or a theme, and then develop it over time. Jee See’s work is synonymous with the word ‘seismic’ almost obsessively so, but it has become iconic and a part of what he does. It was such a pleasure to find this one.

3044. Brunel Way bridge (43)

I hadn’t seen Jee See for quite some time, so it was really great to catch up with him during a paint jam under Brunel Way organised by Skor85. By the time I got there he had already completed his Seismic column piece and was sitting in the sun chilling out.

Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020
Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020

In this piece, Jee See has worked the column well. I have to say that as a photographer, cylindrical columns are a major pest for two main reasons, it is hard to avoid reflected light and often the piece wraps around the column. In this instance Jee See has done me a real favour.

Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020
Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020

At the base of the ‘seismic’ is a character resembling a bit of a mash up of ‘A Clockwork Orange’ and Marc Bolan. Just as a footnote, Jee See stands for Goshiku Chavu (Japanese interpretation of Gothic Chav). You can see Goshiku Chavu written to the left of the character. This is all very Jee See.

Jee See

A gallery of seismic proportions from Bristol’s Jee See (G. C. – Goshiku Chavu).

All photographs by Scooj

Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2020
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2020
Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020
Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2019
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2019
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2018
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2018
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2018
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2018
Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2018
Decay and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2018
Decay and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2018
Jee See, Stokes Croft, Bristol, February 2018
Jee See, Stokes Croft, Bristol, February 2018
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, November 2017
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, November 2017
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2017
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2017
Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Jee See, M32 Spot, Bristol, June 2017
Jee See, M32 Spot, Bristol, June 2017
Jee See, Stokes Croft, Bristol, April 2017
Jee See, Stokes Croft, Bristol, April 2017
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2017
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2017
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2017
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2017
Jee See, Picton Lane, Bristol, September 2016
Jee See, Picton Lane, Bristol, September 2016
Mr Klue and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2016
Mr Klue and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2016
Mr Klue and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2016
Mr Klue and Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2016
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2016
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2016
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2016
Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2016

1824. The Bearpit (165)

Another archive piece, this time by the lovely Jee See in The Bearpit featuring his ‘seismic’ writing and a character with jagged stripe under the eye. I love the words Brizz Graff making an appearance – a love for the City and for graffiti. Like minds.

Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2018
Jee See, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2018

I met Jee See last week and although I had met him once before it was really nice to consolidate the friendship. He is a real gentleman and interesting guy. I am working on persuading him to take me out spraying some time (when I have practised a bit) – I know he reads my posts, so there is no escaping me. Loads more of his work in archive.

1687. Upfest 2018 (27)

Many of you will now that I am a big fan of the work of Jee See (Goshiku Chavu) and have featured his work many times on this blog. It is not only his raw and passionate artwork that I like but the honesty and integrity of the artist himself, and the rich life experiences he has had. His journey into street art has been an interesting one and it is probably all the better for it.

Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018

For Upfest Jee See produced this rather haunting piece ‘escape airstrip one – 1984 is not fiction’ – a politically charged piece. I have just noticed a rather annoying balloon string hanging right across the photograph, obscuring it a little. Grrr. At the base of the hooded character Jee See offers his trademark ‘seismic’ tag, always a winner in my book. My only regret about this piece is that by the time I got to it, he had left North Street Green and I didn’t get a chance to hook up with him. Maybe another time.

Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Jee See, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018