A Colorful Reflection of History and Identity

 

A mural is like a poem in colors. It has the power to transport you to another world, to make you feel emotions you never thought were possible. Vivid colors, intricate designs, and powerful messages all combine to create a truly emotional experience. Every stroke of the brush tells a story, every color choice evokes a feeling, and every detail conveys a message.

Kosovo, a small country in the Balkans, has a rich cultural history that is reflected in its vibrant art scene. In recent years, mural art has become a powerful means of reflecting Kosovo’s history and identity.

I was fascinated to see the beautiful murals in Prishtina. The harmony of the colors and the beauty of the paintings attract everyone's attention. Every mural I have seen has caused different questions and thoughts in my head. I cannot believe that I had never looked carefully at these beautiful murals that I have passed by every day.


                                                            (Hekurudha Prishtinë-Mitrovicë)

When I looked at this breathtaking mural, I first noticed the beauty of the colors and the perfection of the details. I was impressed with the use of eye-catching symbols and animals. It was like a scene out of a science fiction movie. All my life I have had an interest in Egyptian history, thus it caught my attention immediately. Although, I wish I knew the meaning of the symbols on the background of the mural. I was mesmerized by this beautiful mural.




                                                       CARIBBEAN VANDALS (Rruga B)

As I was exploring around Rruga B street, this mural caught my attention.I was happy to see a mural with such a strong meaning. It clearly explains that hate is a bad emotion, and we should show love and respect to people around us.  Seeing the seriosity in the gorilla’s face made me laugh. The importance of the message in the mural is portrayed in the facial expressions of the gorilla. Hate is a destructive force that can only be counteracted by spreading love and kindness to those around us.


 


        As I gazed with an interest at the colorful walls of Rruga b, various pictures of beautiful women caught my eye. As a woman living in today’s world facing many obstacles in life seeing murals exploring topics such as, femininity, the power of it, motherhood, sisterhood, and most importantly the struggles of gender inequality have caused me to connect to these murals on a more personal level. The realism of the murals, the attention to every detail, the beauty of the women and the way they all convey a powerful look mesmerized me.



(Rruga B)

 Ermira Murati-“Une jam Gru, Gur “   (Rruga B)

 This mural is the mural that left the biggest impact on me. I felt goosebumps all over my body the second I saw it. When I got home, I immediately researched the artist on social media and found the article where she described the mural. It is not difficult to understand the underlying            message of the piece. The tape on the woman's mouth symbolizes that women in Kosovo do not have freedom of expression. This mural was made to denounce inequalities against women. I am happy that such a mural that holds such power with its meaning is located in one of the most crowded places in the city.

Exploring Prishtina’s beautiful murals was an eye opening experience for me. I realized how colorful and lively Prishtina is.From now on I will start to appreciate the beauty around me.If you wanna learn more about a city, look at its walls.And trust me the murals of Kosovo will take you to another world.

                                                                                         İlayda Hökelek






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