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Street Art Rillieux Festival
Gymnasium of the Allagniers
Mural by Heta One and Monsieur S as part of the Street Art Rillieux Festival at the Allagniers gymnasium.
The second edition of the Festival Street Art Rillieux took place from 17 to 28 October 2023, in Rillieux-la-Pape, transforming the town into a real open-air museum. Between the realization of frescoes, workshops of initiation to street art, urban walks, exhibitions, film projections, graffiti performances, visits of apartments transformed into works of art, live shows and meetings with artists, the Rillieux Street Art Festival was able to energise the town with passion.
The Fresco “Grimaces” by Heta One and Monsieur S
Among the outstanding works of this edition, the fresco on the theme of grimace by artists Heta One and Monsieur S at the Allagniers gymnasium deserves special attention. This monumental fresco features characters of different origins and ages, each displaying a unique and expressive grimace.
The Grimace Concept
Why the grimace? At first glance, this may seem trivial, but this thematic choice is actually deeply significant. Grimace, often associated with childhood and play, transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It is a universal act of spontaneity and raw emotion. By depicting individuals from all walks of life making faces, artists celebrate human diversity and unity in difference. The grimace thus becomes a symbol of freedom of expression and liberation from social conventions.
This work invites us to reflect on our own humanity. By staring at us with exaggerated and often funny expressions, she reminds us of the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously and of valuing humor and lightness in our daily lives.
A Lived and Shared Work
During the festival, the mural also served as a gathering and interaction point. Passers-by, visitors and residents of Rillieux-la-Pape were able to witness the creation of this work, exchanging with the artists and sharing their own grimaces, creating a real connection between art and the community.
Urban Renewal Dynamics
The Rillieux Street Art Festival, with initiatives like the “Grimaces” mural, proves that urban art is a powerful vector of renewal and social cohesion. By integrating playful and universal elements such as grimace, artists manage to reach a wide audience, promoting inclusion and appreciation of cultural diversity.
We invite you to discover this fresco and let yourself be carried away by the creativity and positive energy it gives off. Be inspired by the spontaneity of grimaces and rediscover the simple pleasure of having fun with facial expressions. Come celebrate urban art with us and participate in this great human adventure that is the Festival Street Art Rillieux.
