favela painting

the favela's of brazil have long been associated with
drugs, gangs and wars between the two. there is however,
a brighter side to the neighborhoods. much brighter.

after an idea from illustrator jeroen koolhaas and art director
dre urhahn was put into action it saw the local community
get to work and bring their ideas to life. the results are not
only something that gives the locals a sense of pride in working
together, but also in their neighborhood with a visual scape that
is truly theirs. click the above image to enlarge, it's worth it.

check more of the projects on the favela painting website.
another way creativity can strengthen when channeled, ten fold.

http://www.favelapainting.com/santa-marta

**image sourced from favelapainting.com