Between the 12th and 27th of September Void Projects collaborated with Mural Fest Kosovo to bring Change, an artistic residency and festival in the town of Ferizaj.
15 international artists, including members of the Void Projects collective, worked alongside the Mural Fest Kosovo team to present a multidisciplinary program including workshops, murals, interventions, exhibitions and open tours.
Focusing on understanding one's identity and the notion of belonging, the project aimed to provide a valuable space for cultural exchange, utilising art as a means of provoking thought, while creating a strong bridge of communication between the artists and the local communities. The socially engaged initiative focused specifically on inspiring the young people of Ferizaj, working alongside local schools and colleges to provide workshops as well as facilitating direct involvement in the festivals production and realisation.
This collaboration enabled a poignant and socially impactful exchange that positively parallels the regeneration and revitalisation of the city of Ferizaj and Kosovo by enriching the artistic culture and adding colour and dialogue to the city's walls.
Participating artists:
Retry One (Netherlands)
Helen Bur (UK)
Zane Prater (USA)
Axel Void (USA / Spain)
Ivan Floro (Spain)
Emilio Cerezo (Spain)
Doug Gillen (Scotland)
Alba Fabre (Spain)
Michael Beitz (USA)
Aruallan (France)
Maria José Gallardo (Spain)
Ampparito (Spain)
Doa oa (Spain)
Vlada Trocka (Poland)
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Big thanks to @ryzko for the poster and Betim Zeqiri for the video teaser
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photo credits Aruallan & Doug Gillen (FifthWallTV)
