Mildest of weeks; this
prolonged seasonal stasis
is bewildering.
by Scooj
Tag: Urban
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
Disappointment
Banana fritters
promise so much more than they
ever deliver.
by Scooj
60. Picton Lane (1)
My lunchtime stroll today took me to Montpelier, the heart of alternative Bohemian Bristol. Although I live nearby, I don’t know the area well, so I was in for a treat. I veered off the main roads into the back streets, and found walls festooned with murals, mostly by very local artists.
I came across this political piece, which speaks volumes about the severe cuts which are destroying public services. It is a collaboration between Rowdy and Mau Mau. Rowdy is known as one of the longest-standing graffiti artists in the UK, and paints a lot of crocodiles and jagged teeth. Mau Mau’s trademark is a fox, which features in most of his works.
This was, as far as I can make out, painted on 27 October 2015; so really recent. I am pleased to have seen it so soon after completion.
7.5/10
A lifetime ago
Faded memories
of innocents; I weep with
the passing of time.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 