JDL Creates First Street Art in Freefall by a Female Artist Above Seville
Judith de Leeuw, known as JDL, has notably become the first female artist to create a freefall street art installation. Her work, titled "Lost Dreamers," was executed at Skydive Spain near Seville from an impressive altitude of 13,000 feet, the highest in Europe for such a project. Through a combination of performance art, activism, and aerial dance, JDL tells the story of a young girl named Jessy, whom she mentored for a year. Collaborating with organizations like Het Vergeten Kind and Postcode Loterij, JDL aims to champion themes of empathy and social justice. A documentary about the project is forthcoming.
Key facts
- JDL is Amsterdam-based artist Judith de Leeuw.
- The artwork was created in freefall above Seville at Skydive Spain.
- The jump altitude was 13,000 feet, the highest in Europe.
- It is believed to be the world's first street art in freefall by a female artist.
- The project centers on a girl named Jessy, met through a closed youth institution.
- JDL mentored Jessy for one year.
- Collaborators include Het Vergeten Kind, Postcode Loterij, Skydive Spain, and Straat Museum.
- A documentary titled 'Lost Dreamers' is planned.
Entities
Artists
- Judith de Leeuw (JDL)
- Jessy
Institutions
- Skydive Spain
- Het Vergeten Kind
- Postcode Loterij
- Straat Museum
- GraffitiStreet
Locations
- Seville
- Spain
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands