The Six Sisters Murals on North Street: Street art in Bedminster

The Six Sisters is a row of six Victorian houses on North Street that lent itself to artistic murals. We take a look at all 6 different murals by different artists that took five years to finish. These are created as part of a female led street art project in the UK.

From Left to Right

See collection of photos below with write up sourced from Google Map user.

Bex Glover – Jacobs

204 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JF

First in our row of stunning murals is ‘Stronger Together’ by Bex Glover’s, which adorns Like Sew Amazing. Bex is an abstract artist that explores shape and geometry, as shown by this magnificent mural with two golden foxes set against a green background. This was Bex’s first work using scaffolding and her most extensive wall to date.

Store Website: Jacobs

Lucas Antics – Oowee Diner

202 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JF

Lucas Antics added her own unique and quirky style to the Six Sisters row in May 2021. Painted above Oowee is a beautiful design called the ‘Oodles of Poodles mural’. Lucas is known for her clever designs, has painted several finely coiffured poodles on a red backdrop. This was the last mural to be created in the project.

Website: Oowee Diner

Zoe Power – Zaras Chocolates

200 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF

Painted as part of the Upfest Summer Editions 2019, this mural was the second to be painted above Zara’s Chocolates. Called ‘Let’s Build our Future Together’, the mural was inspired by the climate emergency and reflected on creating the world through our actions.

Store Website: Zara’s Chocolate

Gemma Compton – Upfest

198 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JF

The first building on this project to be painted, Gemma Compton created this fantastic mural back in 2016 and sat above the Upfest Gallery. Gemma Compton is known for experimentation in patterns and the colour blue, which can be seen throughout her stunning mural. Birds, anchors and roses are also imagery she regularly uses and can be seen again here.

Store Website: Upfest

Sophie Long- South West Upholstery

196 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JF

The fourth mural to be painted was Sophie Long’s bee mural back in August 2020. Bees are one of her favourite topics, and circle the building in this colourful piece that can be found about South West Upholstery. If you look closely, some of the bees are faded, representing the dropping number of bees in the UK.

Store Website: South West Upholstery

Ejits – Pete Burrows Solicitors

194 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF

In March 2021, the fifth mural was designed by the talented Ejits. Above Peter Burrows and Co, the artist has brought three dancing characters to North Street to brighten up your life. Her signature colours are on show and are an excellent addition to the six.