MURAL ArT PROJECTS

ANJALAY COOPEN STADIUM lobby

_Belle Vue, Mauritius.

+ // MURAL DESIGN ____________+

Digital Illustration on vinyl. 5m x 18m

Write up / Concept of artwork

The idea behind this piece of work is to pay tribute to Anjalay Coopen, by commemorating key milestones in her life.

This artwork primarily deals with the battle and protest led by the emblematic Mauritian figure, A. Coopen, against the oppressive practices of the sugar estate owners and the colonial administration for workers rights by challenging unfair Workers practices.

The artwork proposed acts as an ode, a remembrance piece, ressurrecting Mauritian history and sovereignty which bears the testimony of the struggle of laborers in shaping the country.

- Shaun Beyond

This panel shows a silhouette of A. Coopen raising the fist of protest against the oppressors at that time. A symbolic act, fighting for workers rights. It is a representation of her living conditions and social environment and how being moved to Belle Vue Harel camp likely had significant implications on her and other similar workers life.

It also features life of laborers on the sugar estate. Several symbolical elements such as the old sugar mill chimney of Belle Vue Harel sugar estate werer used as well as a cart wheel, acting as an interpretation of hard work and forward moving to further amplify the conditions through we will witness the birth of a revolution.

The part is fully dedicated to the emblematic figure

Anjalay Coopen, standing as a leading figure against oppression.

The design depicts her emergence as a prominent figure with fearless spirit, resilience and dedication to the cause of justice. She is put forward and remembered as a symbol of courage and emancipation of women through her unwavering commitment to improving working conditions and the rights of laborers.

Integrity, hard work and determination of laborers are the key words behind this interpretation.

Again, several symbolical elements were used to bring more attention to stepping stones inhibiting the upcoming change to more suitable way of workers’ life.

A reminder to where and how it all started.