Tag: Zios

7071. River Avon (87)

Trafficity, River Avon, Bristol, July 2025
Trafficity, River Avon, Bristol, July 2025

The name of the game in Trafficity’s work is consistency. His basic design of the letters ZIOS, with its near symmetry, hardly changes from piece to piece, with only the colours and peripheral decorations that vary. He must be able to paint this piece with his eyes shut.

Trafficity, River Avon, Bristol, July 2025
Trafficity, River Avon, Bristol, July 2025

There is a sharp contrast between the upper yellow section and light-blue lower section of the letters, perhaps amplified by the dark background. Not my favourite colour combination, but it seems to work well. I do sometimes wonder what Trafficity’s work would look like if he went for some different letters or new designs, but maybe it would disrupt the ‘brand’. Who knows?

6867. Cumberland Basin

Trafficity, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2025
Trafficity, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2025

I don’t go out drinking very often, but last night I joined some colleagues to bid farewell to one of my longest-standing work friends, who has decided to take early retirement. It was a fabulous evening reconnecting with people I haven’t seen for many years, and I will treasure the occasion. On the downside, I drank a little more than I am used to and have a sore head this morning. My posts today will be necessarily brief as a result.

Trafficity, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2025
Trafficity, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2025

This is an outstanding piece by Trafficity with a simpler fill style than many of his pieces, but sticking to the overall design with determination. Looking good on the blue background. The letters spell ZIOS in case you were wondering.

6816. Dean Land skate park (815)

Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025
Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025

I think I am going to have to refer to Trafficity as something like ‘old faithful’, such is his consistency and form. This is one of at least three relatively recent pieces by the Polish artist on the swimming pool wall. I wonder if he paints here, because it is a little bit out of the way and less busy than other parts of the Deaner.

Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025
Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2025

His letters ZIOS, which for years I mistakenly thought were ZIOM, are split horizontally into three colour stripes, which is customary for his work. The writing is set on a yellow background, which looks as if it has been attached to the wall with rivets or nails, a simple but clever detail. As ever, lovely work from Traffiticy.

6723. Dean Lane skate park (805)

Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2025
Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2025

Because of the frequency of my ’rounds’ around street art spots in Bristol, I try to get in three to four walks a week, I am more likely than not to bump into artists while they are painting, which usually ends up with a quick five-minute chat – enough time to build a rapport, but not too much to distract them from their painting. I was blessed to bump into Trafficity while he was painting this piece in Dean Lane, and had a good chat, with his broken English

Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2025
Trafficity, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2025

I learned a thing or two during our conversation. I had often wondered whether there was a hidden word on the upper level of his letters, but he confirmed that there wasn’t, and said he’d never seen it that way before. Also, he informed me that the letters spell out ZIOS – I had always thought they said ZIOM. These things are always good to know. The form of his letters remains largely unchanged from piece to piece, only his colour schemes and decorations seem to change. This is a lovely piece, especially the shout-out, which says Stephen. Even if it isn’t me, I am going to claim it. Thank you Trafficity.