Transforming Spaces Through Art: Jeanne’s Erasmus+ Mobility Experience in Aalborg

As part of her Erasmus+ mobility, Jeanne spent three inspiring months in Denmark, completing an internship as a mural artist at Aalborg Zoo. The mobility was organised by the Aalborg Institute for Development (AID) under our AID Mobility Hub—a department dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for young talents across Europe.

A Creative Mission – Bringing Nature to the Walls

Jeanne’s task was both ambitious and artistic:
to transform selected zoo spaces into immersive murals that reflect the natural habitats of the animals.

From the very first pencil sketches to the final brushstrokes, Jeanne managed the entire project herself. She:

• Developed concepts and initial designs

• Researched animals and their environments

• Selected the appropriate materials

• Executed the full mural painting process

• Adapted creatively to weather, surfaces, and day-to-day challenges at the zoo

Her dedication, discipline, and artistic clarity brought the project to life in a way that exceeded expectations.

A First of Many- Jeanne’s Solo Professional Project Abroad

This mobility marked several firsts for Jeanne:

• Her first professional experience abroad in her field

• Her first time leading a creative project from start to finish

• Her first opportunity to manage full artistic responsibility

Through this hands-on experience, she gained not only technical skills but also confidence, independence, and a deeper understanding of what it means to bring a creative vision to life in a real-world setting.

💬 “It’s the first time I’m really alone on a project… I did it all on my own, and I finished it.”
— Jeanne