Project “Art in passing” finished

By posting the third 3D model of the mural for blind and vision-impaired persons, the project “Art in passing” has been closed in Belgrade.

This project, implemented by the Street Art Belgrade and Yettel Foundation, aims to bring street art closer to blind and visually impaired persons innovatively by placing models made in 3D technology.

The first two murals were posted on October 15, 2021 in Vračar, on the Day of the Blind and Visually Impaired Persons. Works of Belgrade artist Weedzor were selected since he is present in the streets of Belgrade since 2005. Models have been made for murals that are recognisable by cylindrically shaped elements, which form the structure of animal heads – The giraffe and Wolf. Next to 3D models are descriptions of works in the Braille alphabet.

The third mural, for which 3D model has been made, was painted by artists Jana and Hope and has the symbolic name “Love and Hope”. The mural was painted in 2018 with the support of children from the hostel “Svratište”. The wall is in Cetinjska Street, across the social enterprise Cafe-bar “16”. This coffee chop was opened to provide support to former users of Svratište, after they turn 16 and represents a kind of opportunity for additional education, acquisition of new skills, and possibility of formal employment. This is primarily another safe location for children who live and work in the streets.

“Through the project “Art in passing,” we wanted to show that art can be accessible to everyone. Thanks to 3D mural models, our blind and visually impaired citizens will be able to enjoy in the works of street artists. At the same time, this project reminds us that challenges and obstacles can be overcome when we make a joint effort. I would particularly point to the contribution of children from “Svratište”, who took part in the painting of this mural and convinced us that art truly brings people together. It’s a great pleasure that Yettel Foundation is a part of this initiative, because it symbolises what we work for, which more tolerant and better society”, said Milica Begenišić, Yettel Foundation Manager.

There are about 12,000 blind and visually impaired persons in Serbia who need support exercising their rights. Successful integration in all social trends and daily activities, among other things, requires access to cultural life and artistic works. We hope that this project will take hold in the future in other towns also and become an inspiration for similar initiatives all over Serbia.