Tag: Nature

1349. The Bearpit (125)

This is the second stunning piece from Oze Arv that was painted in The Bearpit after Upfest 2017 and is at the end of the tunnel opposite his other piece there (see previous post).

Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017
Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017

Seeing both of these beautiful works by this talented artist was a real treat, and something quite special for The Bearpit, which at times can look a bit tatty and drab. In this piece Oze Arv once again combines his wildlife study with an abstract context – all very seductive and compelling.

Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017
Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017

For me this really is a great example of free art (of a very high standard) for the people of Bristol. Oze Arv selflessly painting two superb works, probably because he just loves to spray, and leaving a legacy of uplifting optimism. Free art for the people – it doesn’t get much better than that.

1348. The Bearpit (124)

This is the first of two posts on work by Oze Arv in The Bearpit which were very precious gifts that he made while he was in town for Upfest 2017. Since seeing his work for the first at the festival I have become a big fan.

Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017
Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017

There is something about the connection with nature and the wonderful colours he uses that makes this work engaging and uplifting, let alone his exquisite skill in combining abstract patterns with wildlife subjects.

Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017
Oze Arv, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2017

This piece didn’t last long and the ephemeral nature of it makes the gift seem so much more special. I am pleased that I was able to capture it and even more pleased that I am able to share it now.

 

Uplifting

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At West Wittering

on the beach with my eyes closed

a sweet skylark sings.

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by Scooj

Blackcap

 

Modest grey warbler

dances in the damsen tree;

a blink and it’s gone.

 

by Scooj

Slow worm

 

Neither slow nor worm

unkind lazy misnomer;

lizard without legs.

 

by Scooj

 

  • I’m having an uninspired day and so am republishing a haiku I wrote on April 28 2015 under the title Haiku 13.

House sparrow

 

House sparrows twitter

from gutters and garden shrubs

warming tepid hearts.

 

by Scooj

Winter seen

 

Winter-stripped branches

offer scant cover for the

marauding magpies.

 

by Scooj

Love affair

 

Old mother nature

your beauty beyond compare

be my valentine.

 

by Scooj

1293. Upfest 2017 (127)

This is a gorgeous piece by Majilina that if I am honest I don’t recall very well from the festival itself, but have had time to scrutinise from the luxury of my PC. The two killer whales or orcas are beautifully framed in a decorative circle and black background, with the purples lifting them off the surface. There is something here that reminds me of 23Magpie’s work.

Majilina, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Majilina, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017

Rather than interpret her biography I offer her profile from the Upfest website:

The artist majilina was born in South Tyrol, Italy. Her art circles around lively and colorful portraits of different types of animals. During her training as a visual designer her skills in craftwork and painting began to blossom and she got introduced to urban art. Currently, she focuses on painting big scale murals, always refining her techniques and gaining new levels of expressiveness. As one of the only known female deaf artists in mural art her paintings are a true inspiration for all of us and especially for other deaf people to have the courage for big life time goals.

 

In a flap

 

Disturbed from their ledge

pigeons scatter then settle;

a daily pattern.

 

by Scooj