Writing on the Wall
From the time we are old enough to hold a crayon, it feels instinctive to draw on the wall. But for MISS CHELOVE—also known as Cita Sadeli—this instinct became a calling. Through bold color and layered symbolism, she transforms everyday public spaces into deeply personal statements, inspiring some passers-by to wonder: what is the role of the public artist? And how can public art both reflect and shape a community's identity?
Guests:
- MISS CHELOVE (also known as Cita Sadeli), independent Washington, D.C.-based art director, muralist, designer, and illustrator
- Sojin Kim, curator for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s exhibition: Sightlines, Chinatown and Beyond
Note: Recordings of performances by Chuck Brown and Fugazi from the 2000 Smithsonian Folklife Festival program, “Washington, D.C.: It’s Our Home,” Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
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