On the 13th of June, at SOLINA Jongenheem a.s.b.l., in Bertrange, was hold, by GAIALUX in partnership with KEHSIA, thanks to Fondation Sommer, an intervention on the 15th Sustainable development goal (SDG). Today, we were accompanied by Lore (@loreartlux), an artist, to explore the 15th SDG through art.
Art, a tool to express ourselves
fter having described what “nature” meant to us and looking at a painting to understand the extent of nature, today, the students were the artists. Under the supervision and with the advices of Lore, they chose an image, from some animals and plants we showed them, that fit the 15th SDG.
Time disappeared for an hour and a half replaced entirely by creativity and art. All tools—pen, pencil, brush, and colored pencils—were used on the paper.
Nature, from personal point of view reflecting our lives
The way we are looking at nature is personal. It is going along with our experiences, where we live and who we are. Based on the values and our daily lives, nature represents something completely different from one to another.
Swann and I, Océane, interns at Kehsia, felt the calm and studious atmosphere settle in. The children reflected on the images, looking for the one that spoke to them. We walked around, frequently asking about their choices. As time flew by, we encouraged those still drawing to start adding some colors. But their urge to draw more animals and plants often took priority over coloring. Once the drawings were complete, choosing the right colors became essential.
“Can a flower be brown? Does it exist?”
“My favorite color is purple.”
They mixed colors to find the perfect match for their creations. The room wasn’t silent—some children talked about their drawings and the images that inspired them. Focused yet eager to share, they exchanged ideas and admired each other’s work. Others remained quieter, creating in their own space, reflecting and giving shape to their imagination. Lore’s advice was always welcomed and well received; her guidance helped bring their drawings to life.
To close this creative session, each students had the opportunity to tell to the rest of the group what does their drawing represent and the reasons behind their choices. From symbolism to mythology, as the ladybug is representing luck and help from God to the farmers; or personal feelings, the wonderful butterfly, the smell of the flowers.
All unique from a common prompt
The large diversity of the master pieces realized is noticeable. This rich diversity can be a way to see nature. Nature is not just a piece, uniform and homogenic. Nature is rather in constant change and depends on the way you look at it, what you are looking for, where you are… So many settings to fully catch the extent of nature.
From colored pencil to writing, every technic mobilized are paths to represent nature. Very different one from another rooting its uniqueness.
Everyone has its representation with its attached reasons. Learning about nature is learning about ourselves and others.