6578. Frome Side (45)

Mr Klue, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024
Mr Klue, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024

This large piece by Mr Klue is unusual in that it isn’t in St Werburghs tunnel, his favoured spot. It was painted as part of a paint jam themed along the lines of a cartoon film ‘Ninja Scroll’ as determined by World Wall Stylers.

Mr Klue, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024
Mr Klue, Frome Side, Bristol, November 2024

Although there is little to link this piece to the film, except perhaps the letters, which I can’t read, it was very much in keeping in terms of palette selection with the other artists in the paint jam. I do like it when Mr Klue ventures beyond his safe space of the tunnel, as it gives his truly unique abstract writing more of a chance of being seen by more people, although that isn’t necessarily the case under the M32.

6431. Cumberland Basin

Mr Klue, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024
Mr Klue, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024

This is Mr Klue a little outside his comfort zone, painting at a location other than St Werburghs tunnel. It would seem that he was somehow persuaded to venture away from BS2 to join in the World Wall Stylers challenge ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, and he has kept to the theme colours, although his writing isn’t especially on message.

Mr Klue, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024
Mr Klue, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024

Mr Klue’s writing can be difficult to read sometimes and you have to take it on trust that he usually writes KLUE, but in this piece it is much clearer and you can make out the letters quite easily. It is great to see that he has managed to get out into the sunlight before retreating to the comfort of his tunnel.

6344. St Werburghs tunnel (440)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024

It is fortunate that I am a big fan of Mr Klue’s abstract pieces, because if I were not, then it is unlikely that I would share much of his work, or at least not in anything like the quantity that I do. Mr Klue is another of those artists who represents the consistency and beating heart of the Bristol street art scene, never looking to be the star of the show, but rather, modestly getting on with what he loves doing.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024

This KLUE writing has a rather nice emerald tint to it, contrasting well with the darker shadows of the piece. To the untrained eye, it might be difficult to make out the letters, but I think that this is one of the easier ones to read, especially if you know the letters you are looking for. Fine work from the very busy Mr Klue.

6308. St Werburghs tunnel (438)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024

This outstanding abstract piece of graffiti writing by Mr Klue has it all, and has taken a bit of a shift in colour composition from his usual palettes of blues, greens, purples or oranges. It is really quite unusual to come across a piece by the artist with a white background, and it leaves the viewer with quite a different impression.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2024

The wispy letters spell out KLUE, and I am pleased to note the incorporation of his floating steps, which I think really adds something to the mystery and spirituality of his work. It is interesting to see that he, and others before him, have chosen not to paint the semicircle of chipped wall along the top of the piece. Wonderful work from local artist Mr Klue.

6166. St Werburghs tunnel (432)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

Mr Klue is having another of his purple patches – he is very much a peaks and troughs kind of artist, and this one in the tunnel is one of several new pieces in his favourite spot. Mr Klue is also posting a lot of old pieces on his Instagram account right now, which is almost like a retrospective exhibition – and most enjoyable.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

This piece follows the familiar formula of wispy ephemeral writing that spells out KLUE, using the blue tones that he loves so much. I hope that this productive period continues, because Mr Klue is another of those artists whose work underpins the diverse scene we have in Bristol.

6151. St Werburghs tunnel (431)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

Mr Klue has been smashing it, not only recently, but for years with his original abstract ephemeral graffiti writing. He definitely favours painting in St Werburghs tunnel, where virtually all of his pieces have been in recent years. He used to paint in the Bear Pit in the good old days, and a few other spots in north Bristol, but his range appears to have narrowed.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

The letters, as usual, spell out KLUE, and have a slightly more solid look to them than some of his pieces. His favoured blues and purples are carefully positioned to create light and shade and add perspective to the piece, which the yellow lower edges and white upper edges amplify. A lovely example of this enigmatic artist’s work.

6134. St Werburghs tunnel (429)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

Every year, almost like clockwork, Mr Klue springs into action and follows up with frenetic activity for a month or two before slowing down again for the autumn/winter. This piece marks an up tick in activity which has produced several gorgeous ephemeral works in his favoured spot, St Werburghs tunnel.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2024

The abstract smokey writing style adopted by Mr Klue makes for difficult reading, but this piece is easier than some to read, and you should be able to make out the letters KLUE, if you look hard enough. I’m not sure that Mr Klue gets the credit he deserves for his unique style of graffiti writing, probably in part due top his modesty, so this is a big shout out from me for his consistently brilliant work.

5994. St Werburghs tunnel (421)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2024

Ooh, I like this rhapsody in pink and yellow from Mr Klue very much. There is a wonderful balance in the piece, which can’t necessarily be said of all his work, but here he has absolutely nailed it. Mr Klue’s abstract style is best described as being ephemeral, like a wisp of smoke that might disappear at any moment.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2024

After the winter slumber, Mr Klue is once again dominating in the tunnel, which is no mean feat, as there are still many very strong pieces there from Ryder’s paint jam at the end of March. I would normally expect the letters here to spell out KLUE, but if I am really honest I cannot pick them out, and wonder if it might read something else. Whatever the letters, this is yet another wonderful piece from the quiet and modest Mr Klue.

5931. St Werburghs tunnel (417)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2024

Ooh! I love this abstract writing piece from Mr Klue. It has been a while since I last saw one of his pieces with the distinctive ethereal steps. The colours too are a slight digression from his recent penchant for purples and blues.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2024
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2024

It is almost impossible to distinguish them, but the letters Spell out KLUE, as is customary in his pieces… I will get caught out one day, I’m sure, when they spell something else. There is something that is very pleasing on the eye about this piece, and a version of it would not be out of place in an art gallery or hung on a wall. Fabulous work from Mr Klue.

5833. Peel Street Green (27)

Mr Klue, Peel Street Green, Bristol, February 2024
Mr Klue, Peel Street Green, Bristol, February 2024

Mr Klue has definitely woken from his winter slumbers and is doing what he does so well, and decorating the walls of Bristol with his unique abstract ethereal letters. I am not too sure though that I have ever seen a piece of his on this wall before, and it is nice to see him break away from the security of his favourite spot in the tunnel.

Mr Klue, Peel Street Green, Bristol, February 2024
Mr Klue, Peel Street Green, Bristol, February 2024

I suspect that Mr Klue has a large stock of blue, green and white tints, as his last three pieces have all had very similar colour schemes. The letters spell, as usual, KLUE, but are so very well disguised. I am guessing, and hoping, that this early year flurry of pieces extends well into 2024.