This mural is part of the 17-Walls project.

17Walls showcases the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the urban landscape of Aarhus - specifically as 17 gable paintings around the city of smiles.

This painting is inspired by worldgoal #15 ‘Life on land’.  

The artistic interpretation of the goal is by the Romanian artist Bogdan Scutaru. Bogdan Scutaru creates everything from fantasy to realism and has an almost photorealistic talent. Bogdan is known for making incredibly detailed sketches, which he scales up to large works, painted with the same attention to detail.

Bogdan Scutaru says:

 “I have been interpreting Goal # 15 "Life on Land," The motif speaks of the destruction done by European corporations in the forests of Europe. This directly concerns all Europeans, as some of the last virgin forests on the continent are being logged under false pretexts. The standing figure, on the freshly cut log ,represents youth and their need to express an anti-consumer aesthetic.  The bigger figure invites everyone to imagine a different future starting in the imagination. The sky is gloomy, and there is a storm above us. But there are also rays of light casting on our main character. We may not see the light source directly, but its effects are there." 

After the creation of the artwork, Bogdan Scutaru continued his journey around the world - leaving Aarhus with a new, beautiful piece of art that serves as a reminder of the Sustainable Development Goals and encourages us to take action for them.

 This mural has been supported by:

Kronprins Frederiks og Kronprinsesse Marys Fond, Knud Højgaards Fond, Per og Lise Aarsleffs Fond, Spar Nord Fonden, Stibo Fonden, Axel Muusfeldts Fond, Reisby Fonden, Vilhelm Kiers Fond, C.A.C Fonden, Sparekassen Kronjylland, Loxam, Flügger, Revolution, Aarhus Kommune - Kultur og borgerservice, Super1rent og Hotel Atlantic.