To mark its 70th anniversary, and as part of its effort to underline issues facing children, Unicef Thailand recently launched the "Art For The Future" campaign to urge influencers, youth networks and the public to join forces in creating better changes for the young ones.
As part of the campaign, 16 artists have come together to create pieces of street art that tell stories and highlight the critical issues faced by children including, but not limited to, teenage pregnancy, early childhood development, education and violence.
The 16 locations where the artworks are on display are scattered around town, including neighbourhoods like Charoen Krung, the Yelo House, Woof Pack Building and Airport Rail Link. The 16 participating artists are Siam Neamnam, Supachok Chumsai Na Ayudhya, Chanaradee Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, Pichayana Osotcharoenphol, Darisa Riety Karnpoj, Namnoi-Priyasri Phromjinda, Nuea-Chakkrit Anantakul, Channarong Krugioed, Supisara Premkamonmas, Totsaporn Muansuwan, Jayoto Autis Phokam, Pakorn Thananon, Prachayaporn Vorananta, Peeravet Krasaesom, Piroj Pichetmetakul and Pichet Rujivararat.
Each artwork is accompanied by a plaque explaining the key issues involved and inviting the audience to sign up to each of these causes on their phone via QR code. The campaign also aims to trigger supporters' engagement, allowing them to lend their voices and support to the cause throughout this campaign. In addition, the names of those who sign up will be incorporated, by the artists, into the art itself.
As part of the 70th anniversary in Thailand, Unicef has also produced four special animated films to raise awareness of key issues facing children in Thailand, including teenage pregnancy, violence, lack of education, and lack of access to early-childhood development among the vulnerable.
The animated films can be viewed at www.unicef.or.th/70years. For more information, visit facebook.com/unicefthailand.
