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My Bristol Favourites: Salman Salad
Salman Salad is an artist and designer specialising in making new pieces of furniture.
He is a recent fine art graduate who says he aims “to create sculptural pieces and tactile objects inspired by identity and contemporary form”.
Previous works of his “explore the creative potential of upcycling through the transformation of discarded ironing boards into playful, functional chairs”.
These are Salman’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Old Market
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“Old Market is a fast-paced and lively part of the city, filled with energy and some great food locations. There’s always something happening and is an engaging area to explore, especially for anyone new to Bristol.”
Brandon Hill
A picnic on Brandon Hill – photo: Martin Booth
“I highly recommend everyone to visit, explore or check out Brandon Hill. I often go there for a walk or to have lunch outdoors. It is peaceful, scenic and offers some great views.”
Blaise Castle
There is plenty to explore around the grounds of the Blaise Castle estate – photo: Martin Booth
“For me, Blaise Castle is the perfect day-out spot. It’s a beautiful green space for nature lovers, where you can slow down and enjoy the quieter side of the city.”
Gloucester Road
Lona is one of Salman’s favourite places on Gloucester Road – photo: Martin Booth
“You can find something for everyone on Gloucester Road from great food and events to independent stores and clothes shopping. Personally, I enjoy going to Lebanese restaurant Lona.”
RWA
The RWA was recently wrapped in a giant pink ribbon – photo: Martin Booth
“I’ve always liked this part of Bristol. The RWA building itself is wonderful and has so much history around it. It’s full of character with a great cafe inside too. I’ve spent a lot of time here as I studied in the same building at the Bristol School of Art. It’s always great to see other artists’ works.”
Main photo: Salman Salad
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