Adolescence is a transitional period when teenagers tend to distance themselves from their parents. A teen’s friends and an ultra-connected environment often take precedence over enjoying precious moments spent with family.
That’s why IKEA invites family to take a break and spend more time reconnecting all generations around the kitchen.
Directed by Ben Liam Jones via production house Moonwalk for Paris agency Buzzman, this new film, popular and pragmatic, features a father who uses his imagination to spend time and re-forge a bond with his son. Thanks to its functional and user friendly design, the IKEA kitchen becomes a real playground where father and son work together to prepare a meal–a story that the soundtrack complements with a cover by José James of Bill Withers’ famous song “Lean on me.”
CreditsClient IKEA Stéphanie Jourdain, country marketing director; Crole Feleppa, external communication manager; Isabelle Denizou, advertising & visual identity manager. Agency Buzzman, Paris Georges Mohammed-Cherif, president, executive creative director; Sebastien Partika, creative director; Raphael Ghisalberti, art director; Constance Godard, copywriter; Clement Scherrer, head of strategic planning; Vanessa Barbel, head of TV production; Geraldine Bourguignat, Katya Violi, TV production. Production Moonwalk Ben Liam Jones, director; Gaspard Chevance, producer. Sound Production Schmooze Music music cover by José James “Lean on me” (Bill Withers)
The Best Work You May Never See: Street Artist Sarah Bracken Soper Shines A Light On Homelessness In Ireland
A mural that shines a light on the issue of family homelessness in Ireland has been unveiled in Dublin’s Temple Bar. It was created by street artist and activist Sarah Bracken Soper to raise awareness of the work and fundraising efforts of homelessness charity Focus Ireland.
Known for addressing social, cultural and climate justice issues, Soper’s artwork in this case is designed to be thought-provoking and start a conversation around the urgent issue of homelessness in Ireland. Taking inspiration from the fact that family homelessness can often be an unseen issue, the piece features two women locked in an embrace, with one clearly visible while the other appears as a shadow. The figure that is “seen” represents the empathy and generosity of the Irish public while the “unseen” shadow figure embodies the mothers of the thousands of families trapped in hidden homelessness. The creation of the mural coincided with a “sleepout” in Dublin highlighting the homelessness crisis and was featured on Irish news.
At present 14,486 people including 2,099 families and 4,419 children are currently experiencing homelessness in Ireland. Many of these families are based in unsuitable emergency accommodation, where living spaces can be confined to one room. The effects of this crisis are deeply felt all year round, and every day spent without a place to call home takes away a child’s sense of security and belonging.
Explaining why she was drawn to the issue of family homelessness, Sarah said, “I believe that the creation of art is an essential process in our understanding of the world, and a crucial tool for change and recovery. I hope anyone experiencing homelessness today in our society is able to draw some comfort from knowing there are... Read More