Making of "LEST WE FORGET" mural in Mannheim, July 2020
In early June 2020 I created a new mural in Mannheim F6, 5-8. It’s one that shines in bright colours, but is thought-provoking in honor of the survivors of the Holocaust. It shows two quotes on two giant portraits with photorealistic eyes that tell stories so incredibly disturbing, that many people are likely avoiding the confrontation. However, the mural still gives hope by focusing on human solidarity and support for a project, that started 6 years ago already. With my interpretation of LEST WE FORGET I aim to contribute my abilities to lift the work for this important cause up to a new level, that reaches out to a different and wider audience, that might not have decided to deal with the topic intentionally.
Thank you Robin from Gallion Film for capturing the process in this awesome video.
A special thanks goes to Luigi Toscano for his trust in me to add a different perspective to his unique multi-media project "Lest we forget".
Thank you to the awesome people from Stadt.Wand.Kunst for your absolutely professional organization and support. Props go also to Yannik alias MISM for your instant support on the wall. Thank you Montana Cans for the materials and especially thank you Alex Krziwanie. Last but not least thank you very much to my wife for being the best partner in crime at anytime in every way.
Read more about the project and creative process on my blog: https://www.akut1.com/lest-we-forget-...