Nogbad the Bad Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thumbs down from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Thumbs down from me. And me, seems a opportunity missed to me, maybe picture of the ground with the bridge above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 What are they going to do with the two bits either side of the main picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: What are they going to do with the two bits either side of the main picture? There is something going up in both. Large panels with historical information and tributes to people who have been involved with BCFC over the years. Here's a quote from the club's website: City plan to recognise club legends – both footballing and non-footballing – as part of the finished product. Ashton Gate chairman Martin Griffiths said: “The heritage and history is key to any football club and that’s key to this artwork. “On one side we’ll recognise the players, but – equally as important – we want to use it as a chance to recognise some unsung heroes who don’t kick a football but have still played a major role for the club over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 34 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: The wall is now complete. Andy Council worked up until 7pm last night to get it finished. Some will like it, others won't. I'm just the photographer who was commissioned by Upfest, who were commissioned by BCFC, to provide the artists to do the work. Got to be honest that look ******* terrible. Whats with the red areas ? What are they supposed to depict ? What's going on with the robin. Ok edited it now, have too wait and see what it looks like when finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I think it looks fantastic. I am a fan of his work generally, everyone will have thier own taste but at least its original, unique and bristolain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 It's a strange angle to see any detail. I am sure it looks better when your there and get to see the thing in its setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Corner Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 On 09/09/2017 at 14:31, RedKatieScarlett said: My small itk will tell you these facts! Banksy has been a City fan since before the 80s... He is a regular attendee at Ashton Gate ... ... and is, as we all know, notoriously secretive about his identity as well as his choice of subjects for his work. No one " commissions" a Banksy! I'm Banksy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Does seem strange that they used two different artists with styles that don't seem to compliment each other's work. Both are clearly very talented, but together it looks a bit conflicted. (I know nothing about art) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Does seem strange that they used two different artists with styles that don't seem to compliment each other's work. Both are clearly very talented, but together it looks a bit conflicted. (I know nothing about art) There were 3 artists. Voyder, Inkie and Andy Council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, Fiale said: It's a strange angle to see any detail. I am sure it looks better when your there and get to see the thing in its setting It's probably the only angle it can be photographed from without using a super wide angle lens, which in turn, would cause a large amount of image distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 50 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Both are clearly very talented, but together it looks a bit conflicted. Looks like what they call in the trade graffiti bombing over each other’s Work (look up Robbo vs banksy) To be honest knowing the past 3 artist Work I find this a mix mash of ideas and done very quickly with what appears to be less care taken in the final detail and more importantly just what would fans like to see, looks very box ticked to me. Mural = tick Robin (don’t matter which one) = tick Red and white flag = tick Stadium = tick Bristol City = tick Now chuck it all together.. Looks very busy..... Oh well each to their own I guess but missed opportunity to take their time and do something really special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, cider head said: Looks like what they call in the trade graffiti bombing over each other’s Work (look up Robbo vs banksy) To be honest knowing the past 3 artist Work I find this a mix mash of ideas and done very quickly with what appears to be less care taken in the final detail and more importantly just what would fans like to see, looks very box ticked to me. Mural = tick Robin (don’t matter which one) = tick Red and white flag = tick Stadium = tick Bristol City = tick Now chuck it all together.. Looks very busy..... Oh well each to their own I guess but missed opportunity to take their time and do something really special. Adds a dash of colour to the area. Can't say I'll spend any time looking at it as I pass by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: The wall is now complete. Andy Council worked up until 7pm last night to get it finished. Some will like it, others won't. I'm just the photographer who was commissioned by Upfest, who were commissioned by BCFC, to provide the artists to do the work. I can't understand why the club have gone for a robin instead of the club's crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: I can't understand why the club have gone for a robin instead of the club's crest. Popular demand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 A bit more of a close up here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Considering the high level of artists involved I do not think it works. Each piece clashes with the next instead of flowing. It is clumsy. Lacks energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 35 minutes ago, CiderJar said: A bit more of a close up here... I prefer it in the close up. Will reserve judgement til we get these info panels up. Could be worse though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 2 hours ago, cider head said: Looks like what they call in the trade graffiti bombing over each other’s Work (look up Robbo vs banksy) To be honest knowing the past 3 artist Work I find this a mix mash of ideas and done very quickly with what appears to be less care taken in the final detail and more importantly just what would fans like to see, looks very box ticked to me. Mural = tick Robin (don’t matter which one) = tick Red and white flag = tick Stadium = tick Bristol City = tick Now chuck it all together.. Looks very busy..... Oh well each to their own I guess but missed opportunity to take their time and do something really special. Should be a 'tock' in there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I think it looks pretty good. I like want the club have done with that corner of the ground (with the Wedlock pub sign as well) to give the concourse a "home" feel. It would be good to have something on the blank spaces on the outside of the ground as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 So the robin has been made up from buildings/things on or around North Street. North Street whose residents and businesses when we were trying to get Ashton Vale and sell AG site to Sainsbury's threw every obstacle they could in our way, and objected at every possible stage. I just don't get it sorry, some people have short memories it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: So the robin has been made up from buildings/things on or around North Street. North Street whose residents and businesses when we were trying to get Ashton Vale and sell AG site to Sainsbury's threw every obstacle they could in our way, and objected at every possible stage. I just don't get it sorry, some people have short memories it appears. It's like turkeys agreeing to christmas. Box ticking with no thought to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I don't like the mixture of styles, individually the styles are ok I just don't like them together. I guess it's art, and people look at it differently but in such a prominent place I think they should have played it safer, maybe 3 different murals along the concourse instead it looks they they are competing for wallspace #Messy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 It all looks a bit A-level art project to me. It feels a bit staged and contrived rather than something inspired and from the heart, which I thought was the point with art. However it's possible I have no idea what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: It all looks a bit A-level art project to me. It feels a bit staged and contrived rather than something inspired and from the heart, which I thought was the point with art. However it's possible I have no idea what I'm talking about. You got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I would have just got Cheo in and left him too it, he can do a Robin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueredsupporter Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Dollymarie said: So the robin has been made up from buildings/things on or around North Street. North Street whose residents and businesses when we were trying to get Ashton Vale and sell AG site to Sainsbury's threw every obstacle they could in our way, and objected at every possible stage. I just don't get it sorry, some people have short memories it appears. not sure Andy Council and Bristol Sport would get the politics. are you going to pass that on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 anyone painting ONE TEAM on our wall deserves a thumbs up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Fair play... it now looks shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 11 hours ago, Dollymarie said: So the robin has been made up from buildings/things on or around North Street. North Street whose residents and businesses when we were trying to get Ashton Vale and sell AG site to Sainsbury's threw every obstacle they could in our way, and objected at every possible stage. I just don't get it sorry, some people have short memories it appears. But that's because they realised how much money they would lose if we moved away. I have to agree with your sentiments though memories are short. The Robin could have been made up of more iconic Bristol landmarks and emphasised the OTIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.