Light the Blue 2025: Standing Tall Murals

Light the Blue 2025: Standing Tall Murals

Standing Tall Scotland, and Guardianship Scotland are proud to unveil a vibrant new mural co-created by visual artist Ursula Kam-Ling Cheng and a group of young people from displaced backgrounds living in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Cheng, a leading mural artist, has worked with these young people to deliver a series of creative workshop, providing provocations, working responsively to art created by the young people, and building upon their ideas, creations and imaginations to create this final design. The work is a powerful expression of hope and strength, and the process has enabled young people to connect to one another and co-create a piece of art that reflects the richness of their cultures and experiences. Cheng has captured the creativity, curiosity and innovation of the young people in this large-scale mural, and it provides a rare opportunity to see the potential of a group of young artists who are underrepresented in the Scottish arts scene. 

This is a celebration of all the young people supported by Standing Tall Scotland and Guardianship Scotland. 

Light The Blue 2025

Light the Blue is our multi-artform festival for and by young people returning 1st – 15th June 2025 with a programme of theatre, music, dance, film, visual arts and more taking place across Aberdeen city.

With over 25 events across 15 days, this year’s festival invites artists and audiences to step into the unknown – with stories being told in new and exciting ways on our stages as well as unusual indoor and outdoor locations.

Light the Blue offers something for everyone – whether you’re a young person, a family or interested in seeing work in the early stages of development. Join us in June for an unmissable fortnight of creativity, conversation and connection.

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