Among the participating artists is Polish muralist Maciej Kreda, who is responsible for a 23-metre section of the artwork. His contribution, titled The Creation of Prague, draws inspiration from Michelangelo's iconic fresco The Creation of Adam.
"There are hands inspired by Michelangelo's painting. On the left is God, while on the right I created Eve, from whose head the city emerges," Kreda told PAP.
His mural depicts some of Prague's most recognizable landmarks flowing from Eve's head, including the Old Town, the Dancing House, and the control tower of Prague's Ruzyně Airport, which is located near the site where the mural is being painted.
The project, covering nearly 1,800 square meters, is being created as part of the third edition of the prestigious Urban Pictus Festival, a biennial event dedicated to contemporary urban art. Prague's respected Chemistry Gallery organizes the festival and aims to revitalize overlooked public spaces through large-scale artistic interventions.
"We wanted to bring the energy of global metropolises to Prague and show that even a long concrete wall can become an artistic experience," festival organizer Petr Hajek said.
Kreda said he was invited to participate after taking part in an informal graffiti project in Prague last year with a group of fellow artists. Following that collaboration, organizers approached him to join Urban Pictus.
The Polish artist admitted that the project presented an unusual challenge. Known for working primarily with vertical compositions, he found designing a 23-meter horizontal mural far more demanding.
The Urban Pictus Festival runs from June through September and has become one of Central Europe's leading platforms for contemporary street art. Organizers view the project as part of a broader effort to redefine urban spaces through creativity and public engagement.
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SOURCE: PAP