4588. M32 roundabout J3 (416)

I have been going back into my archives a little bit lately, usually to dig something out that is relevant to a post I am writing, but when I do so, I realise just how many great pieces have been left behind, and this beauty by Kopsky is one of them. Painted back in May, alongside Bristol artist Soker, this piece is an absolute beauty.

Kopsky, M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2022
Kopsky, M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2022

I don’t know much about the artist, other than he is French. My searches on the Interweb have not revealed very much at all, so perhaps I’ll focus on his artwork instead. I don’t know what the letters spell, if indeed they are letters, but Kopsky has created a kind of fluid, elastic and dynamic piece where each discrete element seems to flow seamlessly into the next. Colourful and vibrant and so full of movement, this is a very classy piece indeed.

4486. Dean Lane skate park (498)

One of the highlights of the last few weeks has been the appearance of a couple of Cheo pieces, something there has been a distinct lack of over the last two years. Here he has combined with Kopsky, an artist I am not familiar with.

Cheo, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2022
Cheo, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2022

The central character is classic Cheo. A caricature in a cartoon style with all the trappings of hip-hop culture. Beautifully painted and finished. It really has been way too long without his quality on the streets. I hope that this pieces is something of a renaissance.

Cheo and Kopsky, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2022
Cheo and Kopsky, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2022

The letters Arne by Kopsky and are obviously the work of a very accomplished writer. I’m not too sure what the letters spell out, but the greyscale tones are a perfect foil for Cheo’s colours. I love the tape and plasters ‘attaching’ the piece to the wall. Fine work indeed in this collaboration.