6206. Greenbank (126)

Omie, Greenbank, Bristol, July 2024
Omie, Greenbank, Bristol, July 2024

In Bristol, there are dozens, literally, of writers bubbling under the surface. Many of these are not as well known as some of the more established graffiti writers, but every once in a while one of them breaks cover and rises up a level or two. This often coincides (unsurprisingly) with their appearance on Natural Adventures. Omie is one of those artists whose work I have noticed and admire.

Omie, Greenbank, Bristol, July 2024
Omie, Greenbank, Bristol, July 2024

The refreshing thing about Omie’s work is that every piece is completely different from the last in style and composition, which keeps things very interesting. These heavy block letters spelling out OMIE in dark grey-green tones are given extra weight by a chunky 3D drop-shadow. Some orange decoration around the outside provides plenty of contrast to help the piece stand out. Nice work from Omie.

5827. New Stadium Road (55)

Omie_wan_kenobi, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2024
Omie_wan_kenobi, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2024

I love it when I start to notice an artist that I hadn’t been aware of, but has been out there for a little while, and Omie_wan_kenobe is one of those. Now that I am aware of the artist’s presence I am seeing their work everywhere, and the best thing about Omie_wan_kenobi’s work is its variety and lack of a ‘house’ style.

Omie_wan_kenobi, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2024
Omie_wan_kenobi, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2024

This piece, in the burnt out tunnel, is big, bold and rather unusual. The fill paint is rather thin, and the Klashwhensober piece beneath it is clearly visible, and almost passes for a fill pattern. I don’t know whether OMIE is said ‘oh my’ or ‘omee’, but I guess the ‘wan kenobi’ would suggest the latter. Watch this space for more from this emerging talent.

5752. M32 roundabout J3 (544)

Omie_wan_kenobi, M32 roundbout, Bristol, December 2023
Omie_wan_kenobi, M32 roundbout, Bristol, December 2023

Pekoe’s birthday paint jam in December was a real treat not least because it introduced me to the work of Omie_wan_kenobi for the first time. I have a feeling that I must have seen Omie’s work before, but perhaps it passed me by. I am pleased, however, to be posting this piece now.

Omie_wan_kenobi, M32 roundbout, Bristol, December 2023
Omie_wan_kenobi, M32 roundbout, Bristol, December 2023

This is a wonderful piece of ‘organic’ writing from Omie which is all rather original, with each of the letters OMIE having a rural landscape/nature feel to them. This is a nice way to celebrate Pekoe’s birthday and a great opportunity to showcase work. I will be keeping my eyes peeled for more from Omie_wan_kenobi, who I presume is a member of RBF.