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My Bristol Favourites: Mr Penfold
Tim Gresham, otherwise known as Mr Penfold, is an artist whose eclectic style stretches from explorative, abstract paintings and screen printing to bold, large-scale murals and immersive installations.
Originally from Cambridge and now living in Bristol, his work with has been exhibited globally and he has collaborated with brands including Nike, Disney, Stella Artois and Diesel.
Mr Penfold’s latest work will be presented at the Between the Lines group exhibition held at Centrespace from February 18 to 23.
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These are Mr Penfold’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Wings Diner at Small Bar
“So for my favourite place to eat I’m gonna say Wings Diner at Small Bar. Their food is amazing (best fried chicken in Bristol) and it’s also one of my favourite boozers.”
The Swan With Two Necks
‘A traditional pub with modern beer’, The Swan With Two Necks is located in St Jude’s – photo: The Swan With Two Necks
“My new favourite pub is The Swan With Two Necks. It’s super close to my studio and have become my new local. Great tiny pub with great selection of local beers.”
Idle Hands
Idle Hands moved from its original location on Stokes Croft to nearby City Road in 2017 – photo: Martin Booth
“Idle Hands has to be on my list for being the best record shop in Bristol. All the people that work there have such good music knowledge and are all super friendly.”
Strange Brew
Strange Brew is one of Bristol’s newest independent venues, having opened its doors in September 2020 – photo: Strange Brew
“My favourite music venue/ cafe/ bar/ arts space is Strange Brew. It’s a fantastic, inclusive space that does so much for the city.”
Pizza Bianchi
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“And lastly…. Pizza Bianchi. My new favourite pizza spot. They do slices from a hatch and inside is really nice. Their hard shakes are gooood!”
Main photo: Tim Gresham
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