Stronger together: three -dimensional puzzle for social cohesion in Vienna

Stronger together: three -dimensional puzzle for social cohesion in Vienna

in Vienna, especially in the inner city, an impressive art project bloomed as part of the "long day of flight". On this special day, which is supposed to draw attention to the challenges of refugee people, an impressive three -dimensional puzzle was presented in the Academy of Fine Arts from 48 individually designed puzzle pieces. The campaign aimed to strengthen awareness of social cohesion.

The Caritas and the UNHCR-the UN refugee organization-jointly developed the idea behind this work of art. This project emerged from the knowledge that the past National Council election in Austria has split society. In order to counteract this, the large puzzle was launched, which brought people together with and without escape history.

joint artwork from many parts

The artwork measures impressive 2.40 meters in height and 7.20 meters in length. In advance, numerous volunteers had designed puzzle pieces with a diameter of 60 centimeters over several months. These puzzle pieces were then combined into a moving overall work, which symbolizes the diversity and stories of the people involved.

The special thing about each of these puzzle pieces is that people who have fled themselves together with Caritas employees sew fabric covers onto the parts. This collective effort not only represents the experiences of the refugee, but is also a symbol for the exchange between different ethnic groups and the promotion of integration.

The artist behind this installation, Duha Samir, explained that her goal is to create new perspectives through this project and to emphasize the importance of interaction. "A large whole is created from many individual parts," she said. Samir continued to emphasize that the creative process and the cooperation between the parties make up the nature of the project. "It is this exchange, finding solutions and sometimes the change in the perspective, which ultimately create a big picture," she added.

Alexander Bodmann, director of Caritas, also spoke about the relevance of the work of art and described it as a mirror of society: "Our society is the greatest and often trickiest puzzle, with each individual bringing their own history, perspective and skills. Only the tongue of the individual parts results in the big picture," Bodmann remarked.

This art project not only symbolizes the challenges and experiences of refugee people, but also creates a space for dialogue and understanding in an increasingly polarized society. It is an urgent memory that cohesion and community are anchored in people's ability to be creative together and build bridges.