Long since forgotten,
neglected and unloved; your
ship will not come in.
by Scooj
Tag: UK
124. The Bearpit (1)
Variously called The Bearpit, Bearpit, Bear Pit or Bear-pit…I will stick with the first.
This space has recently undergone something of a transformation, thanks largely to The Bearpit Improvement Group, and provides some excellent permitted gallery space to upcoming and established street artists in Bristol. Once something of a ‘no-go’ area it is fast becoming a ‘somewhere to go’ place, especially for me…expect lots of blogs from here.
I’ll start with a piece by one of my favourite Bristol artists – Kid Crayon. I saw this vibrant piece earlier this week walking in to work and was chuffed to bits to see it. It was not so long ago one of his wheatpastes, that I have featured before, was cleared away and I have missed it, but this new work more than makes up for it.
I’ll be looking out for more of KCs work, but more often than not it finds me.
8/10
123. North Street, Standard (1)
This seasonal piece by Cheo is quite a contrast from its political predecessor that adorned this wall during Upfest 2015. I am constantly excited by the range of subjects and styles that the street art scene is capable of producing in Bristol.
This is a cheerful and fun cartoonesque piece so typical of Cheo who must be one of Bristol’s most prolific artists. I will try to dig out the piece that was on this same wall before. Watch this space.
7/10
122. Dean Lane (4)
I love Dean Lane. It is a road that joins Coronation Road, which runs alongside the New Cut, with North Street, and at its southern end plays host to some of the most creative street art in the area. There is a public swimming pool and skate park on Dean Lane, and both are plastered with graffiti and street art.
This piece by Beastie is curious. It is a wheatpaste of an Ordnance Survey map that has a sketchy drawing and some spray work on it. Just to add to its quirkiness, somebody has subsequently added a pink sticker.
I make no secret of the fact that I am particularly fond of wheatpastes, and this one is a beauty.
8/10
Spring margins
Sheer cathedral walls
plunge deep underground, forcing
daffodils skywards.
by Scooj
Return to work
Back down with a bump;
mountains of emails replace
the snow covered peaks.
by Scooj
Flight EZY6029
Airport musak calms
the nerves while children bicker
and slide on the floors.
by Scooj
118. Hepburn Road (1)
I am going to be clear about this. I want to find more pieces by Face F1st. I love the simplicity of the lines. The sentiment of the faces. The cool colours.
I have not been able to find out much about the artist other than that they belong to the PWA (Pirate Wall Art) crew.
This little side street in Stokes Croft is bursting with street art with a very high turnover. There is a lot more to come from here.
8/10
Demob happy
All thoughts of work are
done. Holiday begins soon;
only two more sleeps.
by Scooj
117. Dean Lane (3)
On previous occasions when I have tried to photograph this Andy Council whale, there have been vehicles parked, on the grass, right up to it. I finally got a clear shot at it during a recent walk to Bedminster.
The style is unmistakable…a natural form created from architectural elements, usually recognisable Bristol landmarks.
This piece was painted during Upfest 2015 and is one of my favourites by Andy Council.
8/10
Natural adventures 