1020. Upfest 2017 (53)

Half way along North Street you will find Exmoor Street, with a lovely white wall, perfect for a bit of spraying. Wen2, from Brest in France, was one of two artists fortunate enough to be allocated this space.

Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017

This piece is beautifully thought out and generates an understanding of buildings and place. It is almost like one of those children’s books that deconstructs structures and shows you what goes on behind the scenes.

Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017

I particularly like a couple of things about Wen2 at work herte. He has been most conscientious about the street sign, coveuring it up with paper and masking tape. He has also ‘borrowed’ a chair from somewhere to use as a small step ladder. Resourceful.

Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017

Wen2 used a plan to create his piece which gives you a feel for what he was creating. It is interesting that he vchanged some of the colours around. What I really like, and is something he has done with other pieces (check out his Facebook page) is his signature in the style of a throw up on the garage doors. Brilliant!

Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017
Wen2, Upfest, Bristol, July 2017

Another special piece for Upfest 2017.