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piece we done in Flax Street, north Belfast, during Community Relations Week, created a massive amount of conversation.” Drawing Down The Walls does not create per- manent work on walls. “Commissioned, graffiti or tourist pieces sort of validate the wall – we are about drawing the wall down,” said Breandan. The photograph of the dog at Twadell Avenue,


fessional artists. We have introduced the young people to all the various aspects of visual art. “We also use billboards to test our ideas and


have an online blog where people can vote on them.


near Ardoyne shops (pictured above) represents an image of marking one’s territory. “This image of the little pug dog, which was blew


Walls – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Draw- Down-The-Walls/347370715790 – has become a big hit, especially with politicians. “It allows a lot of people to have a conversation that they are never going to have in real life,” added Breandan.


up for the photograph, has almost become a brand image for the organisation.” The Facebook page for Breaking Down The


from north Belfast who were full of pride at seeing their work being displayed in one of the leading contemporary art galleries in the city. “We also use the gallery’s facilities in the sum- mer when young people get a chance to do a two- week stint.


for hosting work by youngsters from both commu- nities for Drawing Down The Walls. “Last year we connected with 240 young people


He praised the Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast


young people also have a vested interest in keeping this project alive,” explained Breandan. “Most young people who take part in Drawing


Down The Walls are incredibly intuitive and want to talk about where they live and what are the is- sues which affect their lives. “Our project is trying to get young people to find a new way to articulate their feelings. “The conversation for all those who take part in


the project is based on respect. “We don’t tolerate derogatory remarks, we


don’t tolerate abuse of anyone’s identity and their beliefs.”


“A lot of the artists who work alongside the


“They enjoy the intensity of working with pro-


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