- WHO'S THE ILLEST -
Barrow Gurney Mental Asylum was built in the 1930’s to release the amount of patients held at Bristol’s main asylum ‘The Glenside’ – It was originally called Barrow Mental Hospital. Although work was completed in 1937 and the first patients admitted in 1938, it was used as a Royal Navy Hospital during WW2 before reverting back to its intentional use in 1948.
Inspired by black letter calligraphy I designed a custom sketch which I later used as a guide to the final outcome of the wall. ‘Who’s The Illest’ refrences a common hip hop quote which is fitting with the process of the piece whilst still resonating with the location. To accompany this piece, I teamed up with local filmers and editors, Def Productions & Harry Gough. Together we created a short film documenting the process and out come of the wall with an eery aesthetic and feel.
