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Writing on the Wall

Author
Smithsonian Institution
Published
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_69_1bca371a-472f-4482-8434-92120f294e91&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.si.edu%2FSmithsonianSidedoor

From the time we’re 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

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