6450. Lower Approach Road (12)

Molly Mural, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, October 2024
Molly Mural, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, October 2024

Street art is often overlooked, especially if it is functional in nature and woven into our ordinary lives. This unusual piece from Molly Mural is just outside Temple Meads station, and looks like it is a commission from TCN, whoever they are. Perhaps the notable thing about the location is that it is virtually outside the best bakery in Bristol – Hart’s Bakery.

Molly Mural, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, October 2024
Molly Mural, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, October 2024

The colourful strip looks like a guiding path from a building to the bottom of the steps up to the station. There is plenty of colour and a tight design in this piece, but the overall effect is to brighten up the otherwise unexceptional tarmac. A wonderful piece from Molly Mural.

6095. Clare Road

Molly Murals, Clare Road, Bristol, June 2024
Molly Murals, Clare Road, Bristol, June 2024

Well, this came a little bit out of the blue, and I only recently noticed it while driving along Stapleton Road between the M32 Spot and M32 roundabout. The enormous mural painted in May 2024 by Molly Murals is one of three public art installations aimed at revitalising Stapleton Road in Bristol – I’ve yet to discover the other two (I think). You can read up much more about this piece on her excellent website.

Molly Murals, Clare Road, Bristol, June 2024
Molly Murals, Clare Road, Bristol, June 2024

The abstract design is bright and vibrant and really large, bringing a sense of community pride to an area that can at times feel a little neglected. There are design elements that share commonalities with other artists in Bristol, such as Zoe Power and to a certain extent, Mr Penfold. Of course, that doesn’t detract from her design, rather it is a compliment.This is great stuff from a busy and successful Bristol muralist.