Tag: Purple Rain

466. Jamaica Street (8)

The Paintsmiths tend to paint commissions, perhaps the most memorable recent example being the Donald Trump Boris Johnson kiss. Grotesque.  This time they have created something altogether more palatable.

The Paintsmiths, Jamaica Street, Bristol, October 2016
The Paintsmiths, Jamaica Street, Bristol, October 2016
This tribute to Prince is actually a promotion piece for a concert at Colston Hall to celebrate the music and life of the great artist and is probably sponsored by the British Film Industry Black Star season.

The Paintsmiths, Jamaica Street, Bristol, October 2016
The Paintsmiths, Jamaica Street, Bristol, October 2016
The piece itself is flawless and really uses the space of the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft Outdoor Gallery to its max. The Paintsmiths never disappoint.

330. Dean Lane Skate Park (14)

I saw this on Angus’ Instagram feed recently…knew where it was and felt I just had to go and photograph it. This is his ‘Purple Rain’ tribute piece, and a rather beautiful one too. Simple and somewhat experimental I would suggest. I say that because there is another similar work nearby using the same ‘dimple effect’ technique.

Angus, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2016
Angus, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2016

When I saw this on Instagram I totally liked it. Now that I have seen it for myself in the flesh, I really totally like it. I am really enjoying Angus’ work at the moment, and given that he seems to be rather prolific, I think I’ll be seeing quite a lot more over the coming weeks and months.

Angus, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2016
Angus, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2016

For Prince.