This Project was the third in a series of Street Art Programmes, run by 'Skyway' charity in conjunction with Hackney borough-This site-specific project was part of the 2009 Discover Young Hackney Festival running through February and March and celebrated youth arts and culture.The space had been abandoned and disused for an unspecified period of time, and we invited young local people to come and take the opportunity to reshape their own environment. We provided fully facilitated sessions in which young people participated in transforming the public space whilst learning the skills and techniques of Graffiti art.We hope that by generating and incorporating ideas and prompting active roles in decisions made, we will empower young people to realize their potential and feel as though they have some influence in the way they create and use their own environment. Within the realm of visual arts there is the capacity and potential to capture and enthuse, to engage young people in issues relevant to themselves and the ability to highlight the many means of expression, both individual and communal, by harnessing talent and imagination. The social implications of artistic practice are wide reaching, at its core is the ability to challenge perceptions and create new approaches to considering space and environment. This is an intrinsic tool in allowing people to gain a sense of empowerment in recognizing the possibilities that exist in ways of shaping their own environment, it also encourages dialogues and exchanges where people can share ideas and learn skills.
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