Demon Hell Riders - Motorbike Show Room 29/0711

 

Demon Hell Riders - Petro and friends.

One week to set up, for one evening only. Go-karts, mechanics and a garage.

The devil was certainly in the detail.

There was a video to go with this installation, of the Demon Hell Riders go-karting action adventure.  I've been reliably assured this video and some images will be put online at some point, but unfortunately Petro's internet presence is quite low (I was nagging him to up it!) but he has a tumblr of his photos, so show it some love http://theallotment2011.tumblr.com

 

 

Inkie/Sepr/3Dom - Croft - Shiv Lizzy

I think the strength of the Stoke Crofts open air gallery, is the constant change, artists trying out new ideas and the fact they can still pull in a name or two. In the last six months a couple of memorial pieces have gone up for Bear (poet, and Croft resident) which were quite wonderful.  So I was really pleased to see such a beautiful memorial piece with respect to Shiv Lizzy (Shivon Watson, 28) who was tragically killed in London earlier this year.

Here's some progress shots from the new Inkie/Sepr/3Dom. 
(sorry for the slightly late posting)

New works on my travels

I had a bit of time this morning to post some new works I saw on my travels.

First from Dean Lane, Bedminster (What) heads up from RichT.  And second on Stokes Croft by Silent Hobo (who's done a great piece on Hillgrove Street a while back).

Stokes Croft China & NY Delftware

Ceramics are getting a bit of a face lift with the lovely and wonderful PRSC project Stokes Croft China, and a more graff style from New York Delft by lovegrove&repucci.

Just before Christmas I had a guided tour of the work at Stokes Croft China by Mr PRSC, who used to work in the pottery industry. It was great to see the progression where 6 months ago you could only choose from simple mugs and customise them with deadstock decals, and now their is a selection of pottery which even includes toilet bowls. Some of the highlights were collaboration with some chosen artists who've taken the decals and added their own twist (see below). I especially love the 'Cardinal moustache' pieces.

Hillgrove Street - Update

Paris' piece on Hillgrove Street was sprayed over this afternoon, and while someone connected with the shop told him off as he didn't have permission to spray there, within 10 mins rescued him from an altercation with the police. A nice bit of Stokes Croft community spirit.