A relaxed, artistic atmosphere filled Lippstadt's Südertorpark on Saturday as the local community gathered for an innovative street art celebration. The Umflut association had invited artists and visitors to the "YoUrbanArt in the Park" street art festival in the small, somewhat hidden area behind walls across from the cinema complex, and both creators and spectators answered the call to create a literally colorful day.
The festival showcased a diverse range of artistic expressions, bringing together traditional street art with contemporary creative movements. Street art artist Hülya Özkan from Dortmund demonstrated graffiti techniques to local students, showing them how to bring their artistic visions to life on walls. The event provided hands-on learning opportunities for young people interested in urban art forms.
Participants engaged in multiple creative activities throughout the day, with graffiti workshops serving as just one component of the broader artistic experience. The festival also featured poetry sessions and hobby horsing demonstrations, creating an eclectic mix of urban culture and emerging youth trends. This combination of traditional street art with newer forms of creative expression reflected the festival's goal of embracing diverse artistic voices.
The hobby horsing component added a particularly unique element to the event, introducing visitors to this growing recreational activity that has gained popularity among young people. Participants demonstrated the sport's athletic and creative aspects, showing how hobby horsing combines physical movement with imaginative play and community building.
Local students and community members had the opportunity to try their hand at various artistic techniques under the guidance of experienced practitioners. The workshops emphasized both technical skill development and creative self-expression, encouraging participants to find their own artistic voices while learning proper techniques and safety considerations.
The festival's organizers designed the event to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming participants of all skill levels and artistic backgrounds. The hidden location in Südertorpark provided an intimate setting that fostered creativity and collaboration, allowing artists and visitors to engage in meaningful exchanges about art, community, and creative expression.
Throughout the day, colors literally flowed across walls and surfaces as participants created new works and learned from established artists. The combination of graffiti, poetry, and hobby horsing created a unique cultural experience that celebrated both traditional urban art forms and emerging creative trends, demonstrating the evolving nature of contemporary street culture and community artistic expression.
