2245. Upfest 2018 (147)

It seems I am drawn to the amazing work of Bex Glover, having recently shared two new pieces by her in Bristol. This was her Upfest 2018 piece and is neatly tucked away in the Hen and Chicken pub back yard and can still be viewed (having had a reprieve due to the absence of a festival this year).

Bex Glover, Upfest, Bristol, May 2018
Bex Glover, Upfest, Bristol, May 2018

Bex Glover’s elegant style is instantly recognisable and thoroughly accessible. Usually a natural/wildlife theme drawn out with simple clean lines and a colour palette that is so very easy on the eye and consistent between pieces. I am a big fan of her work and this is another example of her enormous talent.

Life is good

On attending a seminar about connecting people with nature…

 

Easy to forget

but nice to be reminded

shared experience.

 

by Scooj

Elder

 

Beneficiary

of thick conifer clearance

large flat white umbels.

 

by Scooj

Downward

 

Precariously

pigeon pair shuffle slipping

roof ridge tile challenge.

 

by Scooj

Aphids

 

Tiniest fairies

dance in the evening sun

lime green destroyers.

 

by Scooj

 

Heart

 

A song from the heart

unseen but not unnoticed

blackbird belts one out.

 

by Scooj

Blessing and a curse

 

What separates us

from the animal kingdom

is our compassion.

 

My heart weeps for a fledgling

too sickly to carry on.

 

by Scooj

 

  • In a garden hedge in my road, this small ball of fluff was hiding its head from this scary world under its wing. Obviously recently fledged and confused its liklihood of survival are pretty low. It showed no signs of response to noise and will be an easy target for cats or foxes of which there are a great many in the neighbourhood. It was heartbreaking. No sign of its parents.

Nest building

 

A pair of magpies

plunder the garden for twigs

brought down by the winds.

 

by Scooj

Dog walk benefits

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Ruben and I see

an orange-tip butterfly

the first of the year.

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by Scooj