Three designs were selected from the proposals received and have now been implemented. The designs were created by two artists from Turkey and Afghanistan as well as an artist from Ukraine.
"The resulting works are friendly, bright and colorful. They noticeably lighten the atmosphere of the building," says Martin Schliereke, Head of the Asylum and Migration Department at the Ludwigsburg District Office. Olha Krylova's motif reflects Ukrainian culture - flowers that stand for hope and home. Ulas Dil from Turkey opted for butterfly motifs, as they are widespread in his home town and symbolize spring and summer for him. Ehsandin Nawroozi from Afghanistan chose the motif of the dancer in his work to express joy and lightness. All the artists attached great importance to creating something beautiful that would put visitors to the building in a positive mood.
For some of the participants, taking part was also a personal step. Their artistic talent had already helped them in the past to deal with difficult experiences in their private lives and to activate their self-healing powers. The art project now offered them an opportunity to showcase their skills in a larger, public setting.
"The Department of Asylum and Migration would like to thank all participants and is delighted with the positive response to the project," says Schliereke.
