The darkness is now
upon us, we are afraid
but our hearts are true.
by Scooj
Tag: Urban
64. Richmond Road
In deepest Bohemian Montpelier, Bristol, many of the homes and businesses have welcomed street artists to adorn their walls and shopfronts with murals. Every street is full of colour and surprises.
This beautiful mural created in 2013 is by Ryan Kai and is typical of his work, which carries a strong Latin American theme. He studied art at the University of the West of England in Bristol and graduated in 2009. Now living and working in North London, Kai has a really nice blog which gives you a great insight into his work and techniques.
I don’t know who is responsible for the little addition to this mural. A bit of fun.
7/10
63. Anchor Road
This rather threatening Nick Walker stencil from 2013 caused the tiniest storm in a teacup when a Bristol resident complained to the Council about the work, complaining that it was an abuse of childhood. The way the law works is that the owner of the property can choose not to have the graffiti removed if that is what they wish, in in this instance the owner liked it and it has stayed.
The same stencil appeared as part of a commission of Nick Walker’s art in a hotel car park in Indianapolis. How good is that?
There is a final and rather sad end to this blog (updated in March 2016, whilst compressing images) which is that the door was stolen, and it now looks like the picture below. I think that the thief tried to flog it, but couldn’t so handed it into the authorities in the NW of England…or I might be making that bit up.
8/10
What Autumn?
Mildest of weeks; this
prolonged seasonal stasis
is bewildering.
by Scooj
Shoe tree
The leaves tumble down
and skateboarders once again
admire their totem.
by Scooj.
Urban orange
An Autumn sunrise
offering false promises
that break chilly hearts.
by Scooj
62. Stokes Croft corner wall (2)
Adjacent to the iconic Stinkfish portrait that signals you are in Stokes Croft is a reasonably recent work by 3Dom with its trademark vibrant colours and rather surreal subject matter. A great addition to the area.
Brunch interrupted
Eighty Harley Ds
descended on Café Rouge,
how incongruous.
by Scooj
61. Picton Lane (2)
Rich pickings indeed from Picton Lane. This is the first solo 3Dom wall that I have featured in my posts, and a bit of a curious one to start with. Entitled the Dream Machine Tardis, it is typical of his use of vibrant colours and surreal imagery. I don’t know what it is about, but is is pleasing to my eye.
It is well worth reading this brilliant interview with the Bristol-based street artist and finding out why he goes under the name Mike 22 for his indoor gallery work. I am looking forward to posting more of his work.
7/10
Secrets
I can see nothing
of your beating heart behind
those darkened windows.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 