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Boarded the slow train
is there a fast one I muse
villages pass by
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by Scooj
Tag: Train
7865. Cumberland Basin
Although we have had an exceptional summer, it has at times simply been too hot and unnaturally so. The wall to wall sunshine experienced in late June, July and early August has also let to a disproportionate number of my photographs featuring disruptive shadows, about which I cabn do very little. The shadow on this lovely piece by Taboo gets to me every time I look at it.
The piece appears to be a tribute to… Taboo (There is a number 25, and I wonder if that reflects 25 years of graffiti writing). The letters are made up of the letters TABOO, creating a larger TABOO and incorporating some train carriages and the words ‘Train maximalist’. All a little bit confusing. The whole thing though is great to look at and set on a buffed background. Gotta love those drips.
Sojourn
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Meeting and field trips
two days in North Lincolnshire
best part of my job
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by Scooj
7653. M32 roundabout J3 (772)
Bloem is one of those artists who not only works hard at her craft, but is also naturally gifted. Her work has come on so quickly over the last couple of years, and although she doesn’t paint walls all that often, each piece feels like it is a step up from the previous one.
This wonderful piece depicts a hand with long finger nails gripping a train carriage formed of the letters BLOEM. A clever concept perfectly executed. That it is in greyscale makes it even more impressive as there is no colour to hide behind. An excellent and mature piece of work.
London bound
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Nine jays in three trees
early morning station treat
off to a good start
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by Scooj
7112. Boiling Wells Lane (3)
The tunnel, under the railway, at Boiling Wells Lane is usually pretty useless for graffiti, more commonly used for throw ups and tagging than serious artworks, but some new pieces from Hemper and friends have rather upgraded this spot, and I wonder if it will encourage others to paint there a little more.
Hemper has arisen from his mini-slumber for the last month or so and started producing these slimline ‘Hems’ pieces of which this is an absolute cracker. The black and white letters, portraying local scenes of trains and caravans, and full of mischievous characters, contrast superbly with the quilt-like patchwork of colourful patterns surrounding the piece. This is masterful work from one of the very best writers in the country.
To Eastbourne
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Cutting through the chalk
amidst green and pleasant land
South Downs rolling by
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by Scooj
Homeward-bound
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Weary journey home
and two more connecting trains
sunset on the tracks
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by Scooj
Christmas party
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Team get together
London the preferred venue
another train trip
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by Scooj
Recent experiences on the rail network have not been good, but I am ten minutes into my journey from Bristol to London and all seems well.
Football train (Arsenal v Everton)
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Stationary train
destination feels distant
stress levels rising.
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by Scooj
