Youth Art for the Earth
The hand is Planting Flowers | New Mural in Serbia
We present our final mural in the Youth Art for the Earth series. The 80-meter-long mural is titled "The Hand is Planting Flowers" and has been co-created by artist Kusha Chiks and the students of Technical School 23. Maj from Pancevo Serbia. The artist combined 33 images of a hand, starting with an open hand holding trash, and transitioning to a c blooming rose emerging from it. Through this progression, she intended to convey that while we contribute to environmental pollution, we also have the power to reverse it .
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Sunny Diversity" | New Mural in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
“Sunny Diversity” is a vibrant mural co-created by French illustrator Elsa Martino and ninth-grade students from Joséphine Baker Middle School during a workshop from July 5-7. Highlighting the importance of inclusive environmental discussions, the mural incorporates diverse voices. Elsa and climate trainer Chloé Chesneau guided students through creative and reflective activities, culminating in this public art piece. The mural is located at 54 Rue des Rosiers, Saint-Ouen, on the school’s facade.
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Birds from the Island in Maribor
Take a look at one of our Youth Art for the Earth workshops held at the Secondary School for Design Maribor (SŠOM) in Maribor, Slovenia in March 2024. Over three days, young participants delved into environmental sustainability through the lens of street art. The workshops, led by experts like Anita Hrast from IRDO and renowned street artist Fedja Šičarov, encouraged students to express their views on social and environmental issues creatively. Discover how these budding artists use street art to make a powerful statement on sustainability in their community.
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Colours of Change | Bor, Serbia | YAFE
Like many cities across the globe, Bor suffers from air pollution as a result of excessive fossil fuel use. Bor is also home to several state-owned mines for copper extraction which has added to the poor air quality, land erosion, and water pollution. Serbia further faces deforestation and various threats to local wildlife. The mural created by Artist Maja depicts these issues and brings it in the public sphere for the community to broaden their discourse on it.
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Creation of Mural in Montargis, France | Youth Art for the Earth
"Respiration" was created through a series of workshops organised as part of Youth Art for the Earth. Over three days, 30 students from Lycée Jeanette Verdier school collaborated with the artist to bring their vision to life. The mural represents a path to sustainability, showing a shift from a consumption-driven society at the bottom to vibrant, eco-friendly living above. It highlights different ways to get around and live sustainably, urging viewers to reflect on their carbon footprint and embrace eco-conscious behaviours. Situated in a social housing neighbourhood, the artwork seamlessly joins its surroundings, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the community.
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Painting of the mural in Ljubljana, Slovenia | YAFE
In his mural “Choose”, Cibo plays with the problem of garbage accumulation and food waste in a unique way. Seen from a distance, the mural looks like an optical illusion about the apparent unity between the wastefulness of human existence and the limited planetary resources. In September 2023, Cibo spent several days bringing to life a stunning mural, “Choose”, near Šiška Cinema in Ljubljana, Slovenia. A blend of vibrant fruits and vegetables with discarded single-use plastic and packaging creates a powerful visual juxtaposition.
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