The age is that of compulsory schooling. But the ability to represent the fight against waste and the protection of the environment is amazing. Children from all over the world participated in the KdzEnergy project of the National body of alternative energies - ENEA - e Milan yesterday consecrated the result of their commitment. Well done, captivating, engaging art. A 130 square meter mural at Milano Bovisa station, simply called the Wall of Energy. Specifically, the contribution of the very young members of the Repubblica del Design Association.
The ribbon cutting was done by the commissioner of the Municipality of Milan Lorenzo Lipparini, the director of the Energy Efficiency Department of ENEA , Ilaria Bertini, the founder of the Repubblica del Design Association and professor at the Polytechnic David Crippa. Satisfied and happy with this form of scholastic street art which in full "cyclone Greta" spreads optimism and critical awareness. The Wall of Energy, by adopting a form of street art, becomes a permanent tool for 'widespread' information on energy issues and best practices, explains Ilaria Bertini. To achieve this, the target of students between 6 and 14 years was involved. Those who according to statistics – but also before Greta Thunberg's irruption- are the most interested in expressing ideas and emotions on environmental issues and climate breakdowns. Out of innate curiosity and more and more often because they experience environmental risks directly. Appropriate the simple forms of expressive art is, Therefore, easy e I kids that have the Bovisa in front of them, are static well inspired.
Everything that KdzEnergy proposes to raise awareness among the very young on sustainable development, the historic industrial district of Milan is experiencing with remarkable speed. The urban redevelopment projects, the harmony with the local associations, a good administrative sensitivity, quickly make us forget the area of the gas works of the early 900s, the ancient warehouses, the places of industrial fortune of Milan in the 50s , '60. After the degradation and the conceptual, almost anthropological separation from the rest of the city, from the other Milan, completely ignored by the one "to drink", the Bovisa has become the pole of design and creativity. The Design Week promoted by the Triennale, the Polytechnic and the Feltrinelli Foundation took place a few weeks ago with the themes of urban regeneration. The international appointment that reflects on the industrial capital of Italy and every year captures ideas and proposals of urban and artistic value. Certainly adults, who also have the power to make things concrete. But since yesterday we must also observe what the little ones can do.
