7514. Sparke Evans Park (144)

Biers, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Biers, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

I knew from my Instagram feed that Biers has changes his letters recently from WD40 to RABIES, and this is the first piece that I have seen in his new persona. I have to say that I really like his choice and the enthusiasm that has come with it. Furthermore, I think it gives him more scope than his former WD40 option.

Biers, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Biers, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

The letters in this wonderful chrome piece are a little unruly, in a good way. I also note that the second half of his letters BIES, isn’t too far away from BIERS, which are the letters I first associate with him. The sparse decoration in the letters is just the right amount, and the contrast with the red background separated only by the thinnest of yellow lines. This might signal the start of a refreshed Biers – I hope so.

7511. Sparke Evans Park (143)

Solar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Solar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

Since first creeping onto my radar, Solar has gone from strength to strength, and is now turning out some high quality pieces that are most attractive to the eye. In this instance I will forgive the overwhelming amount of brown and concentrate on the style of the piece.

Solar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Solar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

The letters are isolated from oner another thanks to a yellow drop shadow, and their shapes are rather unruly, although adhering to his overall style. Each letter has the appearance of a boulder with cracks running through, a fairly common device used in graffiti writing. The whole piece is finished off with some contrasting starbursts and a not to PLB (Placebo) and tribute shout-out to Paroe.

7508. Sparke Evans Park (142)

Totosoapcity, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Totosoapcity, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

Some beautiful and distinctive letters from Totosoapcity, who prefers to be referred to as ARSA. When I have time, I will change all the images I have of his work to ARSA, but this takes a lot longer than one might think. Rather like Werm’s pieces there is a lot of convergence on a bilateral symmetry in ARSA’s pieces, which is cleverly presented.

Totosoapcity, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Totosoapcity, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

The grey and cream letters with a rather nice red drop shadow seem to ‘hover’ above a mustard yellow background. This is not an ordinary background, but one that has a kind of pixelated appearance, breaking up any monotony. A nice fresh and vibrant piece from ARSA.

7411. Sparke Evans Park (141)

I was told recently that Corupt (my name for him, taken from the word he writes most commonly) is held in very high regard in his native Hungary, and it is easy to see why. His work oozes class and experience and rarely, if ever disappoints.

Corupt, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, December 2025

These large chrome letters, spelling STICK, although irregular in shape and size, somehow have a uniformity about them that as a whole presents in a way that is very pleasing to the eye. The blue and black striped drop shadow adds ample perspective and a the white thin border, separated by about an inch from the letters is a trademark ingredient of Corupt’s style. Some yellow accent lines to the top and right of each letter shape also improve the overall effect. Very nice work indeed.

7374. Sparke Evans Park (140)

Foksymoron, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Foksymoron, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

I don’t think that I post enough of Foksymoron’s work, certainly there are a lot of his pieces sitting in my files and this one was one I overlooked back in July this year, which was part of the very long Paroe tribute wall.

Foksymoron, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Foksymoron, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

This time, a respectful fox, with his trademark sunglasses, flat cap and casual clothes suggests that Paroe should ‘rest easy’, which is completely in character. There is an ethereal quality to this piece, softening up the edges. An absence of a hard border is, in my view, a real bonus. Not every piece needs a border. This is a really nice piece from Foksymoron.

7103. Sparke Evans Park (139)

Dirtygypo and Posh, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Dirtygypo and Posh, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

Although this superb piece of graffiti writing from Dirtygypo isn’t really a collaboration, it does have a cheeky collaborative element from the inclusion of one of Posh’s distinctive characters, of which there appears to have been an outbreak of across Bristol in the last couple of months.

Dirtygypo and Posh, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Dirtygypo and Posh, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

As with many of Dirtygypo’s pieces, each of the letters are assigned a different colour and the word it interspersed with bolts of lightening. I won’t drift into trying to interpret the word this time, I’ll simply have to wait until I meet him to find an answer. All good stuff, and another fine piece from Dirtygypo.

7090. Sparke Evans Park (138)

Stivs, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Stivs, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

It looks like Stivs will once again be dividing opinion with this combination piece on the long wall at Sparke Evans Park. Although it was painted alongside the countless Paroe tribute pieces, it is not clear that this is one of them, and even if it were, it would seem a little inappropriate.

Stivs, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Stivs, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

This is not the first time Stivs has painted a topless woman, but I worry that he might have missed the mark with this one, accompanying it with the words ‘Equal opportunities’. I’m not too sure what point he is trying to make, but it doesn’t sit all that comfortably with me. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a prude and am all for nudity in street art (as in all art), it is the messaging that worries me. The artwork is good, and the calligraffiti spelling out DSC – 25 – Stivs is totally in keeping with his style and talent.

Metallic Harpalus

Metallic Harpalus (Harpalus affinis), Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, August 2025
Metallic Harpalus (Harpalus affinis), Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, August 2025

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A beetle scuttles

it is what beetles do best

catching the old eye

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by Scooj

7080. Sparke Evans Park (137)

Pekoe, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Pekoe, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

This is a tribute piece, one of many to the late Paroe, on the long wall at Sparke Evans Park. Pekoe’s stylised portrait pieces are no stranger to Natural Adventures and I have observed over the years that emotions underpin her pieces and that is for sure the case here.

Pekoe, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Pekoe, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

The woman has a sorrowful expression, somewhat amplified by the tear of sadness. Tears used to be a common feature of Pekoe’s pieces, but of late they have been less common, perhaps reflecting her own happier disposition.

Pekoe, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Pekoe, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

This piece is archetypal Pekoe, and that is a wonderful thing. A beautiful portrait with strong features, especially eyes and lips, and some great shading. The wonderful hair is a trademark element of Pekoe’s work which is nicely coloured with green and yellow bands. Another fine portrait piece from Pekoe.

7075. Sparke Evans Park (136)

Vesar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Vesar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

Recently, almost the entire wall at Sparke Evans Park, and it is a long wall, was filled with tribute pieces to Paroe (or Paro).  I know little about Paroe (Oliver Andrews), but it would seem from the huge turnout and the large number of tribute pieces all over Bristol, that he was well-known and much loved. This is one of those tribute pieces, by Vesar.

Vesar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025
Vesar, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, July 2025

I have only recently been posting pieces by Vesar, despite having many of his pieces in my archive, and I am certainly noticing them much more when I go out on my walks. This is a beautifully presented piece with skilfully worked red fills and a stunning green splash behind. A worthy tribute piece.