Welcome visitor
on the damson tree by the
window, foraging.
by Scooj
Tag: wildlife
138. North Street, Workout (1)
ATM is something of a bird specialist, although I featured his wonderful bee near the entrance of @Bristol back in July 2015. In that post I referred to ATM working on a piece for Upfest 2015. This is that piece.
ATM is a tireless campaigner for a better understanding of the plight of our wildlife and he has given several interviews about his work – here is a lovely one from Inspiring City.
This hand painted image of a hen harrier is typical of his work, and although most of his work is to be seen in London, there are several in Bristol…check out Leonard Lane, for example.
7.5/10
Green
Spring’s prelude so green,
a sight for sore eyes after
the long wet grey days.
by Scooj
Then and now
Butterfly dreams in
Winter, I wonder how to
gaze once more in awe.
by Scooj
- A direct reference to and reflection of my first ever Haiku. I think the first is better.
The curse of adulthood
When I was young I
saw only the wonder of
the world; no longer.
by Scooj
Mugger
Up on Brandon Hill
the lazy streetwise squirrels
mug folk for vittels.
by Scooj
Three squirrels
One by one by one
they ripple up and down trees
foraging for food.
by Scooj
Confused
Still flowering, a
Serbian bellflower coats
the front garden wall.
by Scooj
Squat pigeons
Perched high, defiant
grey skies above, squat pigeons
wait for the Winter.
by Scooj
76. Park Row (2)
Alex Lucas is a breath of fresh air on the street art scene. She is a hugely talented textile designer and illustrator/animator. Her commissions are instantly recognisable and can be seen all over Bristol.
This mural, completed in October 2015, looks to be a commission by the University of Bristol Cabot Institute, and is right next to the most wonderful public conveniences.
The work features a plesiosaurus and other sea creatures from the period, one mischievously using a spray can, and tells a story of sea level rises. There is more about the collaboration on the Cabot Institute website
I love this.
Alex Lucas, Park Row, Bristol, November 2015
Alex Lucas, Park Row, Bristol, November 2015
8.5/10
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