Templin students spray creatively: graffiti project enthusiastic!

Templin students spray creatively: graffiti project enthusiastic!

Templin, Deutschland - In Templin, the creative minds of the eighth classes of the local high school have recently implemented an impressive graffiti project. Under the guidance of teachers Anja Walter and Kristin Schenk, the pupils immersed themselves in the colorful worlds of graffiti. The lessons started with theoretical basics before going to the practical "graffiti workshop". Here the students practiced various design techniques that ranged from classic tags to lettering to fascinating color gradients. Jacob Schnaak, head of open child and youth work Templin, was on board as an expert and conveyed valuable knowledge of technology, material and legal aspects of graffiti.

highlight of the project were the two practice days on the spa mile, where the students realized their creative designs with spray cans. The result: a shining wall full of individual works of art that made great enthusiasm for everyone involved. "The students had enormous motivation and enjoyed creative freedom in public space," reports Schnaak. He is already planning similar projects at secondary schools in the region. The legalization of graffiti is an important topic in the city, since the planned activities should also contribute to the prevention of vandalism.

legal graffiti areas in Templin

The legalization of graffiti is not only a trend, but also a necessary measure to contain vandalism. Nils Gerloff, the branch manager of the flower shop "Callafleur", has had experience with graffiti damage himself. He speaks for the creation of other legal areas in Templin. This can help to find artistic talents an approved space for their creativity. There are currently legal graffiti walls on several places in Templin, such as on the spa mile, near the church at the water gate and at the Goethe School. There are clear rules for spraying on these walls to keep the art form in orderly trains. Graffitis are transparent art that may be overwritten when the walls are full.

But what about the general perception of graffiti? This is often multi -layered and controversial. Graffiti is often considered vandalism, especially if it happens without the owner's consent. In many cities, such as Berlin with the East Side Gallery or New York with the 5pointz complex, legal graffiti zones have been set up to offer artists a legal form of expression. The distinction between graffiti as art and as vandalism strongly depends on individual perspectives. Proponents often see it as an enrichment of the city, while opponents perceive it as the cause of decay.

In Templin, the graffiti project of the eighth graders shows that creative expression and legal aspects can go hand in hand. It remains to be seen how the discussion about the role of graffiti will develop in urban culture. The students have definitely taken a step in the right direction - the public space not only gained color, but also in importance.

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