Welcome to an explosion of colours and a journey into Community Mural Art and Social Change: An international exploration of collective mural art as a tool to raise unheard voices. Muralism is a movement with strong roots in many parts of the world. A variety of initiatives has now emerged in Sweden in which the collective production of mural art is used to empower socio-economically vulnerable communities. The murals are often based on residents’ own ideas, carried out through the engagement of the community and visible on public walls of the city. A collective mural process generates pride in the community and a feeling that local residents themselves can be a force for social change. In order to initiate a discussion on the power of collective mural art, Förorten i Centrum - Voices of the Hoods, have invited some of the most interesting voices on mural painting from around the world. They will, from various perspectives, share their experiences from years of organising, painting and writing about murals. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about the international mural movement. Date: Thursday 13th of February 2014 Presentations: 15:00 - 16:30 Talk Show: 16:45 - 18:15 Venue: Arkitektur- designcentrum at Skeppsholmen, Stockholm The event is free! PRESENTATIONS 15:00 - 16:30 The Community Mural Process How is a collective mural project started? What is the process as ideas are transferred into sketches, then translated into paint on walls? Often communities are involved from the beginning to the end. But which are the trade-offs between artistic ambitions and the strive to communicate social messages? A mural project is a fascinating story of the dynamics between different needs. Susan Kelk Cervantes, Founding Director and Elaine Chu, Director’s Assistant and Muralist, Precita Eyes Muralists, San Fransisco A Mural Tradition in Transition - Taking New Positions in Ireland A mural tradition is not static, it changes as society changes. In Northern Ireland, murals have been one way of expressing identity and of taking position during decades of troubles. How has the tradition developed and what will happen now as a divided society transforms into a more peaceful one? Will the urgency of painting be lost? Are there winners and losers in the process? Professor Bill Rolston, Director of Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster, Jordanstown The Modernization of the Mural Social Movement After the reign of traditional mural techniques and approaches, changes have come. Today, academic courses are given at UCLA on social muralism. Students from various disciplines attend. Murals can be painted digitally, printed on gigant printers and glued on the wall. Apps on your mobile allow you to recapture voices from the creation of murals 30 years ago. What is around the corner now? Do we even need a brush? Professor Judy Baca, Founder/Artistic Director and Carlos Rogel, Project Manager, SPARC - the Social and Public Art Resource Center, Los Angeles. A General Reflection on Art and Social Change Community murals can be artistic tools to leverage social change. How can we understand the social change potential of multiple art forms, such as painting, sculpture, writing, dance and music? Do they all carry the grains of social change? Do they have various meanings and impact? Joy Mboya, Founder and Executive Director, The GoDown Arts Centre, Nairobi TALK SHOW 16:45 - 18:15 Who are they, these people behind and within the mural movement? How did they get involved with murals? How do murals connect to their lives? What are their good memories and dark moments? In order to get answers to these questions, we aspire to become personal with our guests. But we also need to listen to what their long experience has taught them about the issue at the core of our interest: What is the potential of community murals as a leverage for social change Professor Ester Barinaga, Founder and Chairlady of Förorten i Centrum, facilitates a talk show with Bill Rolston, Joy Mboya, Judy Baca and Susan Kelk Cervantes. For questions, call Jan Ström, at 0707-366 944. A more colourful world is possible!
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