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Cita Sadeli discusses her journey as a public artist and the impact of her work on community identity.

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. 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? Transcription: https://tinyurl.com/yn8pfnve

People in this episode

Guest: Cita Sadeli

Topics covered

• public art
• community identity
• artistic expression
• symbolism
• urban spaces

Keywords

• public art
• Cita Sadeli
• community
• identity
• symbolism
• urban art
• artistic expression

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Organizations: PRX, Greater Good Science Center

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