South coast-based street artist My Dog Sighs has painted all over the U.K., and he's got a couple of artistic styles involving eyes, stick figures, and sombre-looking faces. Readers may recognise the "eye" style, which is pictured in this post and which appeared for Re:Claim Southampton last autumn. The artwork is on a brand new wall at Westquay shopping centre in Southampton. The wall is partially-covered and on the edge of the new restaurants and in a walkway to the cinema and indoor food court.
The artwork showcases "Background Bob". "Background Bob" is an alter-ego of 13-year old Noah, who has epilepsy and cerebal palsy. He paints background paintings where other artists would contribute to the foreground or on top of the painting, and his work kicked off during the lockdown. He produced over 200 paintings and published a book for charity. Noah appears in the eye of the artwork.
The artwork that "Background Bob" submitted was on cardboard, so it was recreated on the wall by My Dog Sighs.
Previous work from My Dog Sighs on this blog is located on the below links:
Street Art by My Dog Sighs in Cardiff
Street Art in London from My Dog Sighs
My Dog Sighs on Rivington Street
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Mural in a hidden alley in Blackall Street
Collaborated with street artist Midge
Manchester Street Art
My Dog Sighs @ Bristol Upfest 2015
Artist My Dog Sighs' Hug Mural in Bedminster, Bristol
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