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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

SPRAY FOR CHANGE HITS THE ROAD


 



Picture this; you are cruising comfortably through the streets of Nairobi or you are stuck in traffic for hours on end; then a mobile art gallery; free of charge passes by your way? Take a moment and let that sink in deeply…

Well; this is what Nairobi is now welcoming as Duracoat’s Spray for Change Peace Initiative that began as an art installation and a contest at J.K.I.A; now the show is going on the road.


Delivery trucks for Basco Paints have been commissioned as canvases for the different artists to showcase their work; creating ‘mobile art’ galleries for Kenyans to experience; think about as they sit in traffic; and also promote the talented individuals.

The first trucks were designed by renowned Kenyan graffiti artists Esen; Bankslave; Uhuru B and Wise2. The group will also be working on other pieces around the city as part of this initiative.




Spray for Change was recently featured on CNN as a project that creatively engaged Kenyans to think about peace and the future in the run-up to the elections.




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