Sylt shines: New graffiti artwork shows youth perspectives!

Sylt shines: New graffiti artwork shows youth perspectives!

Sylt, Deutschland - A new passage between the Wilhelminen fountain and the health food store on Sylt was recently upgraded with an impressive graffiti work of art. This project shows the perspectives of young people over their home island and was realized by David Kory and Curties by the “The Urbanists” association. Originally, the artwork was to be completed in October 2024, but the completion was delayed due to bad weather and the illness of the art teacher of the eleventh grade, such as moin.de reported.

The new work of art, which was attached between the Crépes stand and the health food store, reflects the ideas and perspectives of the young people from the school center on Sylt. The motifs include classic sylt representations such as the beach and seagulls as well as critical elements, including a octopus that represents the displacement, a Porsche and a punk with Irokesis hairstyle. Artist Curtis emphasizes that the work of art not only shows the beauty of the island, but also critically addresses grievances such as sales and capitalism.

artwork as an expression of youth culture

tessa Heyde from Sylt Marketing Society (SMG) emphasizes the optical upgrading of the facade and emphasizes that the work of art has a lasting character. In the past, the area of ​​9-euro guests was used as a toilet, which underlines the need for redesign. The total cost of the project is in the middle four -digit range and were financed by the SMG and the "Living Democracy Living" funding program.

On Friday, David Kory ended the work of art without the students who were originally supposed to participate. He was supported by his friend Curtis from Hamburg. With their work, the two artists not only bring color, but also a deeper message to the passage and thus create a space for discussion about the challenges and changes that shape the island

The murals thus represents a connection between the artistic expression of youth and the current social issues that affect Sylt. The combination of creative representations and critical comments makes the work of art a significant enrichment for the island.