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Converse: City Forests

A collaborative mural created by artist Elliott Routledge and charity Rainforest Rescue that promotes tree planting with paint that cleans the air.

CONVERSE CITY FORESTS

Public art FOR climate action, with paint that cleans the air.

 
 
 

AGENCY
Amplify

OVERVIEW
A public art campaign using photocatalytic paint, a medium which actively purifies the air that comes into contact with it. Every square metre makes the same positive difference as a mature tree. In Sydney, we brought together contemporary artist Elliott Routledge and charity Rainforest Rescue to create a mural and set of matching patches. Sold online and in-store, all proceeds went to Rainforest Rescue. In Melbourne artist, activist and proud Gumbaynggirr woman, Aretha Brown’s mural highlighted urban Indigenous Australian identity. Aretha also designed a limited edition Converse t-shirt with all proceeds going to the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition to support their mission to get Indigenous Australian culture and history taught schools. This t-shirt sold out in less than 24 hours. These Converse City Forests continue to make the same positive impact as 311 trees.

AWARDS
Campaign Experience Awards 2021 - Bronze, Collaboration
Campaign Experience Awards 2021 - Finalist, Experiences for Good

 
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