Breaking out of bubbles: A renowned street artist brings her ideas to Trnava

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia. Font size:A–|A+  Comments disabled Every week The Slovak Spectator brings you a selection of three short stories from across Slovakia from which pessimism and negativity are absent. A world-class mural in Trnava A special new mural now adorns a block of flats in Trnava. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Situated on Ludvika van Beethovena Street, it was created by renowned Dutch visual and graffiti artist Judith de Leeuw, known as JDL. It took six days to complete. “The painting shows a woman enclosed in a circle at the bottom, breaking it into pieces, and emerging from her bubble at the top,” de Leeuw wrote on Instagram. “It explores polarisation and how people live in isolated realities.” She explained that during time spent in America, she learned that meeting different people can dissolve tensions and foster unexpected friendships. “In Slovakia’s current situation, this mural reminds us that breaking out of our bubbles and engaging with others can lead to unity and understanding,” the artist added. De Leeuw is regarded as one of the world’s leading street artists, and has created artworks in 41 countries, participating in various art...