Dreweatts Urban Art Auction Paintworks Totterdown

The family popped down the hill to see the Urban Art Auction preview show (blogged about here earlier) which landed in Totterdown this week.
What can I say.... FABULOUS!

No photography allowed unfortunately so I will just have to put up with the catalogue and my memories for this one. The show is such a good representation of the 'scene' as it stands right now. You've got your big players (Banksy, Neate, Faile and Walker) mixing it with some of the stalwarts of the Bristol scene (Inkie - my partner's favourite, Rowdy, Dicy, Motorboy) and also those artists who we may not hear much about in 6-12 months time such is the up and down nature of the 'urban art'(horrible horrible term) market.
I had some heart in mouth moments as my eldest (only 5) ran through the gallery waving and throwing his balloon about. The staff looked on anxiously and we beat a hasty retreat into the outside courtyard which still shows some leftover traces of Thursday's opening party. In fact the decks and PA at one end of the gallery were still switched on and ready to crank up again. I wish I could have cracked on a disc and broken the tranquilness of this morning's viewing. It was all.... shhh ... a bit... hush...quiet.
Click this pic and you'll see Paris and Mudwig's work on the other side of the river.

You can just about make out a Jack and Jill and Grin Reaper on display in this shot.

All I can say is if you are anywhere near Bristol you should get down to see this before the show moves onto the actual auction itself in London. It's here until Monday night and is open 10-6, 10-4 Monday.

St. Werburghs

Popped down the other day to St. Werburghs to have a look at Xenz's handywork on the Farm pub. He's done a beautiful job on it, a lush green countryside scene. Wanted to check out what the tunnel down there had up on its walls and I wasn't disappointed. Nice work from Cylops and Jeff Row (not heard from him for ages).
Xenz

Cyclops



Also found a beautiful little Apish Angel from Walker. Really sharp.

Graffle

Pretty nasty weather last night but an excellent turnout for the draw of the Graffle at the Mercure Hotel in Bristol. Some great pieces there and Gem on draught. Nice!

The Nick Walker 1/1 was framed in a massive gold swept frame and between two sheets of glass. It was pretty impressive. Went in an auction that kicked off the night for just over £1k.



Dicy. One of the best pieces there. Awesome frame job by Niche.



Mr. Jago.



Motorboy - fantastic.



Banksy Stop and Search studio proof 1/1. Scooped by a non-present winner.



A bit of the main stage with Rourke, Cyclops and Sweet Tooth pieces on display.

December graf tour of Bristol

Hob and I set off one crisp December afternoon on a mission to cover some miles and see as much street work as possible in an afternoon before unwinding at the 12 Days of Xmas show. We achieved quite a bit. The only downer, I forgot to bring enough memory for the camera. My set is about half of the tour, starting in Easton, over the M32 to St. Pauls and Montpelier. The tour is also here http://www.flickr.com/photos/85107267@N00/sets/72157603478365798/

First stop,the streets around Mivart St







Polka dotty on an old garage door. I don't know who this is by but I really like it. One of many highlights.


Over the M32 into tcf and aagh territory.

Dan - so good.


Xenz


Into St.Paul's

Jago


Cyclops / Sweet Tooth. I love this. Hit up on a large white canvas (a white van). Kinda feels like boredom had set in or wanted to warm up before a larger hit.


Banksy, a real surprise to see this one still around.


Dan - check the detail touches in the background and dresses! Incredibly good.


Jago with some beautiful colours.


And, I leave you on a piece I have no idea who created , but I like, and also where I ran out of camera memory... and we'd only just started! Next stop for those interested was Banner Road and 39 Steps, The Old England Pub and then off for some Sweet Tooth views, Xenz and Banksy on Nine Tree Hill, before heading up Jamaica St and Park Row.

cyclops