13.02.2025 / Perspectives

Author: David Sofonea

Abundance

The mural in Hitteen, Riyadh, conveys a dynamic between creativity and cheerfulness, combining elements of sports, music, and urban art, which can create a sense of identity. The representation symbolizes movement and an active lifestyle, which are essential for mental well-being.

In my opinion, art design symbolizes self-expression and creativity, aligning extremely diverse yet common elements into an image that aims to create an identity, as music and art bring people together and create a sense of unity.

Vision

The mural in Făgăraș exposes us to a world far removed from our own, showing how future generations might see today’s world, creating a sense of remoteness through the futuristic image. At the same time, we can identify with the character in the image, who is looking into a darker past.

In my opinion, these murals can promote optimism in our societies, showing us artistic, expressive alternatives to our lives, which are often black and white.

Departments: FRI Media Lab.

Regions: Global.

Themes: Cities; Civic Engagement; Freedom of Expression; Human Rights; Media and Journalism; Arts and Culture.