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Picture features the young artists participating in the Zero Exclusion campaign: Kukka-Maaria Juvonen,
The Zero Exclusion (http://www.zeroexclusion.com/) campaign features 42 paintings by three young artists created using a 300-tonne harbor crane fitted with specially-designed paint brushes. Neste MY Renewable Isoalkane-based coating, developed for the campaign by Teknos, was used for the first time in some of the paintings.
The artworks were produced in collaboration with the internationally acclaimed American art gallery, Albright Knox (https://www.albrightknox.org/) in Buffalo. The paintings will be sold and the proceedings donated in full to the
"The challenge of social exclusion is huge and tackling it requires a collaborative effort - this is why we are inviting companies to participate. Every young person, no matter where or how they live, should feel that they are an important part of our society. One of the objectives of the Zero Exclusion campaign is to give an unconventional and inspiring voice to the participating young artists," says
"The founders of our company come from modest backgrounds. We want to show that anyone can achieve success, as long as they are given opportunities for self-fulfillment. Once you have received a helping hand along the way, you want to help others too," says
The common theme of the artworks is hope - you can do good by buying a painting
The common theme of the 42 artworks is hope. The young artists have themselves received support from Hope ry in the past.
"The three of us wanted to participate in this project because we felt it was our turn to give something back for all the help we have received. I love art, and painting with the massive crane will forever remain an experience I will always remember. I hope my work inspires companies to take action and help other young people," says artist
The artworks are on display at Bio Rex,
Zero Exclusion is part of the Journey to Zero project started by Neste to encourage its partners to take part in creating a healthier planet for our children.
*) UN News: One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty,
Susanna Sieppi
Vice President, Communications (act.)
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