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My Bristol Favourites: Rosa ter Kuile
Rosa ter Kuile, also known as RTiiiKA, produces work spanning graphic arts, illustration and street art.
She is part of Rising Arts Agency, a social enterprise dedicated to make the arts more accessible in Bristol, who recently unveiled the Bristol Beacon’s new branding.
Rosa is also the founder of the Bristol Womxn Mural Collective, a group that hosts monthly paint jams as well as giving advice, support and visibility for women working in street art.
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These are Rosa’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Mural Alleyway
“As a Brislington local, this street art project has really transformed my cycle route into town / trip to Sainsbury’s.
“Earlier this year, I knocked on the doors of all the houses on Churchill Road whose sheds and garages back onto this alleyway. I asked if they’d be up for their garage being painted by local artists. Some were a little sceptical but the majority of the residents were keen!
“There’s now artwork by Billy Colours, MernyWernz, Penfold, Peachy Hannah, Tanith Gould, Yoli Ward, Tilda Scoot, Hannah Cotton and myself.
“The locals have been super supportive and happy to see the change. Someone has even gone to the efforts to register the alleyway on Google Maps as Mural Alleyway, rated five stars! So please do make a trip to Brislington and enjoy it yourselves.”
Riverside Park basketball courts
The basketball court is next to Broad Plain Boys’ Club in St Jude’s – photo: Martin Booth
“These are my favourite courts to play basketball in Bristol. I get together with friends every Wednesday to play and have a laugh. Sometimes this court is so full with kids, we end up playing a blended game of basketball and football at the same time. Total chaos, but always fun.”
Ice cream from Sandy Park Deli
Deli @ Sandy Park is on Sandy Park Road in Brislington – photo: Martin Booth
“Another Brislington fave of mine is Deli @ Sandy Park, where you can find the best gelato. The hazelnut and chocolate flavour is a winner. It’s made just around the corner by Tarr’s.”
Community billboard in St Werburgh’s
Adblock Bristol gave Rising Arts Agency their St Werburgh’s billboard during July and August 2020 as part of an outdoor citywide exhibition showcasing their members’ responses to the Covid-19 lockdown and the wider Black Lives Matter campaign – photo: Adblock Bristol
“One thing I love about Bristol is how art and activism is embraced, and the DIY projects that are fighting for change. The Burgs Arts project by Adblock Bristol combines two things I love: removing corporate ad space in our cities, and replacing it with artwork.
“Asblock Bristol are currently campaigning to remove the huge electric billboards on the M32, so please add your signature to the petition.”
Centrespace
Leonard Lane is named after the former St Leonard’s Church – photo: Martin Booth
“A hidden gem in the Old City, I believe that Centrespace is the oldest creative co-op in Bristol, and it’s where I spend most of my week. It was set up in the 70s, and hosts about 30 artists, who I’ve been lucky enough to join and get my first solo studio space. They have a really varied exhibition program in the gallery space, and I’m excited to be doing my first show in February 2022.”
Main photo: Karen Freer
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