Tag: Hope

Towards the end of North Street (the West end) there are a lovely pair of garage doors that constitute a desirable spot for local street artists. At Upfest 2016 the honour was given to Rocket01 to work his magic.

When I got to his pitch, he was rather concerned about the inconsiderate car drivers who were impatiently tooting street enthusiasts as they photographed his work. An irritation shared by many who were trying to admire his work on this tight corner. I chatted with him for a short while and told him I would write about his work in my blog…so here it is.

Rocket01, North Street, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

Rocket01, North Street, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

This is a striking piece by Rocket01 who originally comers from Sheffield and tours the country as a street artist. This was the first time I have seen his work, and I was really impressed. I like this kind of thing.

In his bio from the Upfest programme, he talks of his work with the following quote:

“I have visions of a post-apocalyptic world where mankind has finally embraced nature and immersed himself within it. He swims with the fishes, he flies with the birds, chlorophyll runs through his veins and his eyes photosyntesize.”

I rather like this, but that is no surprise coming from a ‘nature boy’.

There is detail in this work that hints at sustainable energy, peace, nature…visions of hope. Another great Upfest piece.