PRESENTATION OUTLINE
JOEL ARTISTA'S CAMP ZATARI MASTERPICES
UK, 2014: Joel created an interactive mural as part of the Greenbelt Festival outside of London, which focuses on progressive social causes, music and art. Joel’s piece was prominently featured along a long wall in the entrance to the event, and festival- goers were invited to participate in the creation of the piece by adding their poems, drawings and messages on the colored geometric shapes. The theme was the environment; participants were asked to reflect on what we— as individuals and as communities— can do to begin the healing process and reverse the damage done to our natural environment.
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 2014: “UPWARD THROUGH THE STORM” MURAL ART AND POETRY PROJECT WITH COURT-INVOLVED YOUNG PEOPLE. COLLABORATION WITH PROJECT JERICHO. APERTURE F/2.4 CAMERA IPHONE 5C FOCAL LENGTH 4.12MM SHUTTER SPEED 1/501S VIEW FULL SIZE 1693×713
ZA’ATARI SYRIAN REFUGEE CAMP, 2014: A RIVER IN ZA’ATARI, CREATED WITH LOCAL CHILDREN. APERTURE F/2.2 CAMERA IPHONE 5S FOCAL LENGTH 4.12MM SHUTTER SPEED 1/501S VIEW FULL SIZE 2331×2723 RIVER ZA’ATARI MURAL
Nairobi, Kenya 2013: Kibera Walls for Peace youth arts project in one of Africa’s largest slums; working toward peace for the elections through public art and peace-building workshops with local youth. “Two Hyenas” encourages Kibera residents not to fight each other on behalf of “hyenas” (Kenyan slang for corrupt politicians).
Za’atari Syrian Refugee Camp, 2014, “I dream of…” full mural: local kids participated in this mural, expressing their dreams for the future. Photo by AptART.
Za’atari Syrian Refugee Camp, 2014: collaboration with local youth, who painted about what they missed most about their homes in Syria in the colored shapes.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA 2014: JOEL’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE LEVIN JAM URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL
“The Marionette” acrylic on canvas
