Meanwhile in Bristol: Bristol Graffiti That Makes You Think
Bristol’s street artists have been busier than ever this year. Houses have been decorated with rainbows, walls with murals and adverts with slogans. Some are upbeat, but others have serious undertones. Here are ten pieces of Bristol graffiti that make you think.
1) Enrich, not exploit.
We can always count on Daisie to find the best street art. This mural is conveniently located by the petrol station in Hotwells, making you think about the impact of travelling by car.
2) Money for war.
This piece from last year’s upset raises an important question.
By @dice_sixtyseven #upfest2015 #upfest A photo posted by Neil Patterson (@np4tterson) on
3) What offshore accounts?
We always love the work of John D’oh. The pirate hat rather suits Mr. Cameron.
4) Some of us are looking at the clouds.
Here is a happy and thought provoking piece of art in Montpelier about making the most of what you are dealt in life.
A fine #alexlucas #mural in Picton Street #montpelier #Bristol #streetart #graffiti #scooj #fox #bristolstreetart #oscarwilde #quote more at www.scooj.wordpress.com A photo posted by Stephen Gledhill (@stephencjg) on
5) Property is theft.
Nobody owns anything. When you die it all stays here. That’s enough deep thinking for one afternoon.
6) Trump.
With the 2016 US election upon us, its likely you will have formed an opinion on Trump. Here is one to make you think.
Tronald Dump (2/5) A photo posted by Daisie (@daisies_world) on
7) One like.
Totterdown brings us number seven. Have we forgotten the important things in life in favour of likes on social media?
8) The NHS is not a game.
Number eight is from the front of the BRI. This one has been the backdrop for a number of recent NHS strikes, and is important to remember.
9) More flats?!
This piece in conveniently located on the panels around a building site. As you may have noticed this year, more and more flats have been popping up around the city. Yet the goal for affordable housing has been repeatedly neglected. We share this tree’s shocked expression.
10) Water is a human right.
Our final piece of Bristol graffiti is located in Stokes Croft. Here, Water Good Idea remind us of the simple but crucial idea that water is a human right.
#waterisahumanright #bristolstreetart #communityart #streetgraffiti #lovebristol A photo posted by @jbluelagoon on
That concludes the ten pieces of Bristol street art that make you think. We hope you did lots of thinking. If you are in need of something to lighten the mood, why not check out our post on Bristol street that shared some love?