On the forest fringe
long decayed woody debris;
foundation for life.
by Scooj
Tag: Nature
941. Upfest 2017 (15)
Oze Arv was a very busy man during his short stay in Bristol for Upfest. This Portuguese artist from Lisbon uses patterns to mix expression and graphics. His style is instantly recognisable, as you will see as I post all of the work he left behind for Bristolians.
This is a lovely shutter piece on North Street, one of two ‘official’ pieces he sprayed for Upfest. Shutters are always hard, but he has been smart with this one, laying down a white background, which lifts the whole piece really well. I think most of his work tends to include the natural world.
I like the combination of the abstract and natural, I think it works well. I caught up with him for a few minutes, and he seemed like a really nice guy, happy to chat about his work. Lots more to come.
Money spider
.
From the corner of
my eye, I spied a spider
dangling from my hair.
.
by Scooj
938. Upfest 2017 (12)
I love the whole idea of our beautiful wildlife being a little bit subversive, and nobody creates this edginess between cute and dangerous better than Chinagirl Tile. Her last two visits to Bristol for Upfest have seen her decorate the streets, not only in Bedminster but also in Stokes Croft with her anarchic ceramic creatures.
This is a rather charming little squirrel claiming to have stolen Banksy. It is nicely located on a wall surrounded with greenery. It rather blends in and will be missed by many passers by. You have to keep your eyes open.
I have several other Chinagirl pieces to post about from this year’s festival.
Elusive
Just a fleeting glimpse;
hare’s legs and undulating
weasel teasing me.
by Scooj
Easy foraging
.
Squirrel at the door,
squats like a doe-eyed puppy
begging for some nuts.
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by Scooj
906. North Street Savana (2)
It isn’t too long ago that I posted about a piece on this shutter by Telmo Miel, which had been from the time of Upfest 2015. Now, with only days to go until Upfest 2017, I am posting about a piece from 2016. This is the problem with shutters – it is all about timing.
I had no idea that this piece was even here, but happened to pass by just when the shutter was down. What luck! This is a gorgeous sewing bumble bee by the irrepressible Louis Masai. His work with the natural world is a beacon of hope for us all, and I can’t imagine who wouldn’t be touched by his conservation themed work.
‘One love’ he signs it – setting off an earworm which will take a while to shake off. A great find, and fun sharing it.
