I’ve seen street art in two places, Plymouth and Exmouth. While there is probably street art in other towns, I’ve missed it.

A popular area of Plymouth is the Barbican. The Plymouth Museum for the Mayflower is in the Barbican. So are dozens of pubs, one with a large painting of a pirate. Fitting. Commercial.

After talking with a police officer in Plymouth, I learn that street art is permitted. Sometimes the work will remain for a week or two, then it is painted over. Sometimes, the art lasts longer as it is on a government owned building in the center of town. Most of my Plymouth street art comes from that location. I read a date of 2022 on one of the pieces. Whereas some street art is defiant, Plymouth’s street art doesn’t have any controversial edge. The artists use bright and vivid colors though.

In Exmouth, I also talked with an officer and several locals. Several people know where to find street art, and they know the artist’s name Gary, although he signs his work “Garf.” Interestingly, “Garf” is on the governing Council. While some street art is in public places without permission, his street art isn’t going to break any laws. In fact, the themes of his work are more a promoting of Exmouth, the beginning of the Jurassic Coast, the presence of sun, beaches, and water.

Almost mimicking Banksy’s stencil style, “Garf” has a lightness and a playfulness to his works.

Other street art in Exmouth promotes the town as part of the Jurassic Coast. Think dinosaurs!

Besides natural beauty, I always enjoy signs of creativity and artistic ability. Enjoy the photographs.