It is not possible for me to capture every Upfest piece that is painted, especially so because Upfest is in addition to the everyday street and graffiti art that is painted on the streets of Bristol every day. Inevitably, I come across some of the ‘missed’ pieces from time to time, and I found this beauty recently painted by Aspire for Upfest 2024.
Originally from Bristol, Aspire now calls London his home, so it is always wonderful to have him back to leave his magnificent bird pieces. On this huge wall, a peacock takes up most of the space, but is accompanied by a kingfisher, a great tit and a blue tit.
Aspire’s detailed work and accurate representations of birds is awe-inspiring, and he has come such a long way from his early bird pieces that used to brighten up the streets of Bristol. His trademark pixelation patches mean that there is no need for a signature on this piece. You can see his development by checking out this updated gallery of his work.
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