7829. Lodge Causeway

Sepr, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, July 2026
Sepr, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, July 2026

This is a magnificent piece by Sepr which I was lucky enough to find quite by accident recently during a trip to scout out three hoardings in Fishponds. I had been aware of the piece for a while, but simply didn’t know where it was.

Sepr, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, July 2026
Sepr, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, July 2026

It is annoying that many of the best walls and spots are adjacent to car parks, and because of that parts of the pieces painted are obscured by vehicles. It is a known known, but nonetheless irritating. You have to get really lucky to find such murals with a clean view. This piece is unsurprisingly on the side of the Greyhound pub.

Sepr, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, July 2026
Sepr, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, July 2026

Sepr has stuck well to the brief , featuring a greyhound racing round a dog track, with some creatures gambling at a table on his back. Added to the charming scene are random animals – a hedgehog and mole, some rabbits in a tortoise car and more rabbits in a bird-shaped aeroplane. So much going on and plenty of good humour – a classic Sepr piece.

Gage Graphics

A gallery of outstanding graffiti and high-end murals from Bristol-based Gage Graphics (AKA Ollie Gillard)

Instagram: @gage.graphics

Website: gagegraphics.co.uk

All photographs by Scooj

Gage Graphics. Upfest 22, Bristol, May 2022
Gage Graphics. Upfest 22, Bristol, May 2022
Gage Graphics. Upfest 22, Bristol, May 2022
Gage Graphics. Upfest 22, Bristol, May 2022
Gage Graphics, Stokes Croft, Bristol, April 2022
Gage Graphics, Stokes Croft, Bristol, April 2022
Gage Graphics, Stokes Croft, Bristol, April 2022
Gage Graphics, Stokes Croft, Bristol, April 2022
Gage Graphics, Alpine Road, Bristol, November 2021
Gage Graphics, Alpine Road, Bristol, November 2021
Gage Graphics, Alpine Road, Bristol, November 2021
Gage Graphics, Alpine Road, Bristol, November 2021
Gage Graphics, Alpine Road, Bristol, November 2021
Gage Graphics, Alpine Road, Bristol, November 2021
Gage Graphics, West Street, Bristol, June 2021
Gage Graphics, West Street, Bristol, June 2021
Gage Graphics, West Street, Bristol, June 2021
Gage Graphics, West Street, Bristol, June 2021
Gage Graphics, Upper York Street, Bristol, May 2021
Gage Graphics, Upper York Street, Bristol, May 2021
Gage Graphics, Upper York Street, Bristol, May 2021
Gage Graphics, Upper York Street, Bristol, May 2021
Gage Graphics, Upper York Street, Bristol, May 2021
Gage Graphics, Upper York Street, Bristol, May 2021
Gage Graphics, St Luke's Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke’s Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke's Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke’s Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke's Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke’s Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke's Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke’s Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke's Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke’s Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke's Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Luke’s Road, Bristol, December 2020
Gage Graphics, St Werburghs, Bristol, September 2020
Gage Graphics, St Werburghs, Bristol, September 2020
Gage Graphics, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2020
Gage Graphics, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2020
Gage Graphics, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2020
Gage Graphics, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2020
Gage, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Gage, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Gage, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Gage, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Gage Graphics, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Gage Graphics, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Gage Graphics, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Gage Graphics, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

7813. Quaker’s Art Lane (2)

Esme Lower, Quakers Art Lane, Bristol, June 2026
Esme Lower, Quakers Art Lane, Bristol, June 2026


Esme Lower’s stock is sky high at the moment, having been Upfest’s featured artist this year, with her artwork adorning all the marketing materials, posters, maps etc. She has simply had the best breakthrough year and now sits at the top table of street artists in Bristol, which is high status indeed.

Esme Lower, Quakers Art Lane, Bristol, June 2026
Esme Lower, Quakers Art Lane, Bristol, June 2026

This stunning mural was painted by Esme Lower as part of a Pre-Upfest commission organised by Upfest to promote the Festival, and to stamp Bristol’s identity an a street art city in this shopping area between Cabot’s Circus and Broadmead. The largely symmetrical mural sits above one of the many Costa Cafés, and adds a vibrant and joyful atmosphere to this otherwise dull alley. Her colourful cartoon style shines through and tells a story of people and flowers. I love the two guys sitting at the table, setting the context of the piece off perfectly. Upwards and onwards for Esme Lower.

7801. St Andrew’s Road (5)

Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026
Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew’s Road, Bristol, July 2026

Being curious really pays off when wandering around looking for street art, or admiring architecture and urban spaces. A few weeks ago I took a walk in the Montpelier area of Bristol, I had a little bit of time to kill while waiting for my son’s work clothes to wash in the local launderette (don’t ask – a long story), and was rewarded with this magnificent mural by Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques.

Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026
Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew’s Road, Bristol, July 2026

I got lucky with the weather too, although to be honest it has been unbroken sunshine in Bristol for at least three weeks now, with the stunning blue sky matching up with that in the mural. The atmosphere conjured up by this stylised mural is one of a coastal scene being enjoyed by one (or two) observer.

Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew's Road, Bristol, July 2026
Joe Lichtenstein and Larjaques, St Andrew’s Road, Bristol, July 2026

I love the way the sea and sky are delineated with the silhouetted promontory. The stylised portrait reminds me a little of Morag’s work, where single lines do a lot of heavy lifting. I know little of the artists and will need to do more research. What a wonderful statement to have on the side of your house. I expect the occupants are thrilled, and the mural certainly brightens things up. Bravo!

7771. Exeter Road – Upfest 2026 (40)

 

Rafamon, Upfest 2026, Exeter Road, Bristol, May 2026
Rafamon, Upfest 2026, Exeter Road, Bristol, May 2026

There are some murals that appear at Upfest that simply brighten your day. They have that uplifting vibe, without being overtly spectacular or knowingly understated. They are just sunny and vibrant and good for the soul. This delightful mural by Rafamon is one of those pieces.

Rafamon, Upfest 2026, Exeter Road, Bristol, May 2026
Rafamon, Upfest 2026, Exeter Road, Bristol, May 2026

You can see simply by the design and content of the piece that it has a South American look to it, so it is no surprise to learn that Rafamon is from Brazil. Set on a deep blue ‘sky’ the piece features a hummingbird created in a stylised composition of colourful feathers and flowers. A festival piece with a fiesta appearance. Lovely work.

7770. Tobacco Factory – Upfest 2026 (39)

Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, June 2026
Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, June 2026

My favourite piece from Upfest 2024 was an outstanding composition by Artez, and this year the Serbian artist has again excelled himself with this incredible study on the large premium wall of the Tobacco Factory.

Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, May 2026
Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, May 2026

In this piece, two people, a man and a woman are presented in a gentle acrobatic pose. Although the body positions look quite unnatural in that you’d rarely see people together like this, there is a calmness and tenderness that emanates from it. Artez, whose real name is Andrej Žikić, uses brushes to paint his murals, rather than spray cans.

Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, June 2026
Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, June 2026

There is no question about it that this piece was one of the highlights of Upfest 2026. It would be nice if they could remove the parking spaces in front of the piece, but I don’t suppose that you can have everything that you want.

Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, May 2026
Artez, Upfest 2026, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, May 2026

One of the things I enjoy most about this wall, is that you can catch glimpses of it from further away, which creates a whole different experience and context for the viewer. The image below is Artez’ piece from 2024. What a brilliant artist.

Artez, West Street, Upfest 24, Bristol, May 2024
Artez, West Street, Upfest 24, Bristol, May 2024

7715. Gwilliam Street

Farrah, Gwilliam Street, Bristol, May 2026
Farrah, Gwilliam Street, Bristol, May 2026

Farrah has been very busy in the Windmill Hill area of Bristol, but I only found this out when I went on a little drive there recently. She has done a job on the Windmill Hill convenience store, that I’m sure has made it a bit of a local landmark – more tyhan simply a shop.

Farrah, Gwilliam Street, Bristol, May 2026
Farrah, Gwilliam Street, Bristol, May 2026

Her impressionist style draws on influences such as Vincent van Gogh, and she uses single brush strokes in a repeating pattern to create this vibrant organic effect. Often, Farrah will have a focal point in her pieces around which her patterns swirl, but not on this occasion, where the pattern simply ripples through the walls.

Farrah, Gwilliam Street, Bristol, May 2026
Farrah, Gwilliam Street, Bristol, May 2026

Farrah has certainly upped her game and is painting some really large walls, many of them commissions, and it would seem that she manages to make a living from her art, which can be a real struggle for artists. I’m sure that the people of Windmill are rightly proud of this work.

7688. Willway Street – Upfest 2026 (11)

Sophie Long, Upfest 2026, Willway Street, Bristol, May 2026
Sophie Long, Upfest 2026, Willway Street, Bristol, May 2026

I haven’t seen anything by Bristol-based artist Sophie Long for an age, but if anything can get her out painting walls, it is Upfest. Renowned for her animal portraits, Sophie Long has surpassed expectations with this outstanding piece of a mother and baby gorilla.

Sophie Long, Upfest 2026, Willway Street, Bristol, May 2026
Sophie Long, Upfest 2026, Willway Street, Bristol, May 2026

Colour and drips are key elements that Sophie Long likes to incorporate into her work, and there is plenty of both in this piece. Her gorillas have the expression of love and compassion, but there is also a vulnerability here that speaks of the fragility of their existence in a human dominated word. Outstanding work from Sophie Long – you can see more of her work in this updated gallery.

7679. Mina Road (17)

Krimsone, Mina Road, Bristol, March 2026
Krimsone, Mina Road, Bristol, March 2026

Once in a while, a high-end piece creeps under the radar, unannounced, and only noticed when passing by. This beautiful mural by Krimsone is one such example. How could I bot have known about it before? I think that this demonstrates how difficult it is to keep on top of the street art scene in Bristol – there are so many moving parts all of the time.

Krimsone, Mina Road, Bristol, March 2026
Krimsone, Mina Road, Bristol, March 2026

The mural itself is a wonder. A human form with a bird and flower face is huddled underneath an umbrella (quite appropriate for Bristol). The beautifully painted hands are holding the umbrella. Although there are four windows in this wall, they go unnoticed, such is the compelling nature of the mural itself. A superb addition to this public space.

7622. North Street

Dave Bain, North Street, Bristol, April 2024
Dave Bain, North Street, Bristol, April 2024

Dave Bain is a muralist whose work I have photographed in both Bristol and London. I think he is an artist who errs towards commissions, and I don’t think I can recall any ‘street work’ on illegal walls from him in my time recording street art and graffiti in Bristol. I guess that for some that earn a living from their work, crossing the line can be high risk.

Dave Bain, North Street, Bristol, April 2024
Dave Bain, North Street, Bristol, April 2024

This is a loverly piece sitting above the entrance of the Flour House cafe on North Street – which their Instagram profile states was voted the best cafe in Bristol in 2022. The mural is a contented and comforting scene in which a lady seems to be immersing herself in the atmosphere and ambience of the place. The words ‘who cares wins’ is a nice twist on the better known slogan ‘who dares wins’. An all round wholesome piece.