A new mural has been unveiled on the wall of Poti’s 12th Public School, offering a visual interpretation of the city’s aspirations for a greener, more inclusive future. The artwork was created by well-known Georgian street artist Gamez in collaboration with school students, placing young people at the center of a broader conversation about sustainable urban development.
The mural depicts a vision of Poti shaped by green spaces, inclusive infrastructure, innovation, technology and a lifestyle that balances human needs with environmental protection. Through its imagery, the artwork presents the city not only as it is today but as it aims to become, environmentally responsible, socially inclusive and forward-looking.
Often described as the language of cities, wall art reflects collective concerns, ideas and ambitions. In this case, the mural serves as a public statement of Poti’s commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, translating urban values into a shared visual narrative.
The initiative was implemented as part of an urban art collaboration supported by Denmark and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), within the framework of UNDP’s regional City Imaginarium campaign. The project encourages citizens, especially young people, to reimagine their cities through creativity and participation.
The mural is a part of a broader regional project, ‘Green Future, Rights and Stability: Promoting Inclusive and Green Development through Accountable Governance in the EU Eastern Neighbourhood,’ implemented by UNDP with funding from the Government of Denmark. Running from 2024 to 2027, the project focuses on Georgia and Moldova to strengthen environmental governance and promote climate-smart economic development. Approximately USD 4.29 million is allocated for activities in Georgia, USD 4.27 million for Moldova and USD 2.2 million for enhancing regional cooperation between the two countries.
