What is the role of the public artist? Sidedoor reads the “Writing on the Wall”

From the time we’re old enough to hold a crayon, it feels instinctive to draw on the wall, even though we quickly learn to suppress the impulse. (Sorry, mom!)  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

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Sidedoor (S11E16) – Writing on the Wall final web transcript