Art festival draws in thousands
BEDMINSTER and Southville have been transformed by street art for Upfest 2012.
Thousands have so far come to explore North Street and adjoining roads, and to admire the work of 260 experts with a spray can.
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Street artists in the south of Bristol painting for three days to create over 20,000 square foot of artwork Picture: Jon Kent BRJK20120602B-016
Still carrying on today, the result of the festival has been myriad themes and styles and an attack of colour in every nook and cranny.
Providing extra atmosphere across more than a dozen locations have been 40 DJs and bands.
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To mark the jubilee, some of the artists have taken a cheeky approach on the royal theme, including one work involving an image of pop star Boy George, alongside the line "God save the Queen". Money is being raised for the National Association for Children of Alcholics (NACOA).
Youngster Aaron Butler was inspired by the art on display, particularly a Star Wars-themed mural.
The 11-year-old, of Britannia Road, Kingswood, has recently started doing classes with street artist FLX.
He said: "The festival has been really good. There's a big range of art to look at. I like art because I can be creative and do what I want."
Comments
by Emmalouise3
Tuesday, June 05 2012, 10:14AM
“It was brilliant, I saw some fantastic bits of art. I spoke to some local residents who seemed surprised by what was going on but really pleased with what they saw as 'tarting up a really ugly road' (the middle bit of north street). well done to everyone for battling through the weather! Upfest gets better every year.”
by Smarbles
Monday, June 04 2012, 10:05AM
“I wonder if the attendees realise that with a road closure notice on this date this will contribute heavily to the Jubilee Street Party statistics?”
by PattersonG
Monday, June 04 2012, 9:47AM
“It's like Watercolour Challenge for the modern urban middle class.”