On shingle beaches
exposed by the ebbing Thames
history revealed.
by Scooj
Tag: London
Bag lady
All I have is here
my worldly goods and my home;
lonely and alone.
by Scooj
Independence Day
Over the years I’ve
been institutionalised;
new job starts today.
by Scooj
Commute
Ever-changing views
reward dreamers and gazers
with fields of foxgloves.
by Scooj
290. Picton Lane (5)
One of the things I love about Bristol is the tight street art community that exists here, it feels like something really significant and special. I guess all cities with well developed graffiti scenes feel the same. It is really nice though when visitors come and spray the streets and bring something different with them.
This is an established piece in Picton Lane by RUN with some additions by Rowdy (who kind of owns this lane).RUN, you might remember is responsible for this wonderful piece in London, and I believe he has been busy in Camden just recently. Here we have a colourful celebration of love and friendship, expressed on the slightly unlikely front and doors of a small local garage.
Men kissing might be the subject of scorn or defacing, but not here. Bristol is a tolerant and progressive city and this subject matter barely turns heads, which (apart from the masterful artwork) is how it should be.
I love the sharp lines and colours of RUN’s work. You might spot a Rowdy crocodile sitting on what looks like a London cab on one of the panels too. A fun piece from RUN – you’re welcome to return anytime.
M4 Car Journey (2)
Beautiful England
all around and before me
and the radio.
by Scooj
M4 Car Journey (1)
Dire and depressing
monotonous straight Tarmac
a means to an end.
by Scooj
The Match (part two)
On the train home to
Bristol feeling euphoric;
well done you Gunners
by Scooj
The Match (part one)
Heading to London
anxious anticipation
come on you Gunners.
by Scooj
86. Clapton Passage, Hackney, London
I took a short trip to London this weekend, and escaped the clutches of family duties to take a five minute walk after Sunday brunch. I am forever hopeful that whenever I turn into a small lane I will find something of interest and I was not disappointed.
This work is tidily framed in what appears to be an original border, presumably used to post adverts or something. The artist is Giacomo Bufarini, known as RUN, who is an Italian who now lives in Clapton, East London. I first became aware of him in Bristol, where he has painted a couple of walls in Montpelier. I will try to dig out some photographs soon.
This is typical of his works which tend to have a high degree of fine detail and contrasting black and white with a splash of colours. He is well known and even has a Wikipedia page if you want to know more. I enjoy this fine line cartoon style.
8/10
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