Muros que Hablan implements artistic intervention phase

On October last year, Despacio launched Muros Que Hablan, a project that raises awareness on road safety in Bogota, Colombia through the urban artistic intervention of graffiti. The project invited local artists to design graffiti for a public wall in the local city district of Tesuaquillo. 

The project had three phases: the planning phase, the artistic intervention phase, and the analysis of the project impact phase. In late December, Despacio completed the second phase. 

Despacio received thirteen (13) proposals which were rated according to originality, content, message, and creativity. The proposals were judged by two road safety experts from Despacio, a representative from the Secretaría de Movilidad de Bogotá, the director of Citizen Culture from Tesuaquillo’s Sports and Recreational Institute, and an urban artist. 

Natalia García "Nats Garu" emerged as the winner with her piece "Toda Vida Cuenta" (Every life counts). 

The message of the piece Todo Vida Cuenta was to vindicate the importance of life to put aside the excuses that lead humans to recklessly attempt against life, whether consciously or unconsciously. The piece reminds audiences that no situation justifies putting others or oneself at risk. 

Toda Vida Cuenta by Natalia García "Nats Garu"

According to Despacio, the piece also wants to show citizens that road safety consciousness begins with collective consciousness which means that it isn’t enough to protect ourselves, we must also strive to protect and take care of the lives of other people. 

The mural was painted last November 20 on a wall located at a school in a concurred area of Bogota, with the support of some people from the community 

The project is the result of the Impact Generator Challenge that was launched during the 2nd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety where Coalition member, Daniela Gomez, won first place.