Carried by the Companions Builders of Saint-Martin (CB) in partnership with the social landlord SIKOA and AEM, The Marigot Street Art solidarity project brought together seventeen participants around a common goal: to beautify the capital while enjoying a collective and rewarding experience. For two days, they participated in the creation of a fresco monumental signed Al Pacman, a Guadeloupean artist attached to Saint-Martin, inaugurated last Wednesday in the heart of the city.
The work, scheduled to last three days, has completed earlier than expected, such was the level of motivation.“If we want young people to participate from morning to night, we need projects that involve them from beginning to end,” he explains. Maé Bridier, director of CB. Of the seventeen participants Among them were seven young people from the Local Mission, three from the Youth Judicial Protection service, and two members of the CBjoined by motivated volunteers.
To evoke emotion in people regarding creation
Under the direction of Al Pacman, the group learned the techniques of Street Art while contributing to a work inspired by the fauna and flora of Saint-Martin, dominated by the pelican, symbol of the island“I prepared the wall and the colors, then I showed them the method. Then, Everything came naturally; they painted a lot. "!", says the artist. On either side of the mural, wooden compositions recall the names of the artist and the project's sponsors.
For YolèneAn enthusiastic participant, this adventure was a memorable one: “I love participating, helping, learning. I did everything, even putting up and taking down the scaffolding!” Amidst laughter and conversationThe mural also served as a space for transmission and trust..
As part of an urban beautification and social remobilization initiative, this action strengthens the collaboration between CB and Al Pacman, who have already created murals in Orleans district et Sandy GroundCB's next objective: a partnership with the Educational City to create a mural every three months. A beautiful way to to add color to the city and offer new perspectives to its youth. _Vx
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