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Cape Town artist beautifies local quarter

The Woodstock neighborhood in Cape Town was once a thriving industrial area, but as the factories closed down it became more known for crime, gangs and drugs. Now the area is changing once again – this time for the better. Responsible for some of the more colorful changes is a young artist known as FreddySam who is working to uplift the area one mural at a time.

Listen to the report by Kim Chakanetsa in Cape Town:

 

Cape Town artist beautifies local quarter

RickyLee Gordon aka FreddySam in his studio at A Word of Art

RickyLee Gordon aka FreddySam in his studio at A Word of Art (Photo: Kim Chakanetsa)

Gamiet Karriem assists with the art tour and has lived in Woodstock for 34 years

Gamiet Karriem assists with the art tour and has lived in Woodstock for 34 years (Photo: Kim Chakanetsa)

FreddySam painted this mural for a woman who has lived in this house for nearly nine decades - and may be forced out soon

FreddySam painted this mural for a woman who has lived in this house for nearly nine decades – and may be forced out soon (Photo: Kim Chakanetsa)

FreddySam's large-scale murals leave behind a strong impression

FreddySam’s large-scale murals leave behind a strong impression (Photo: Ricky Lee)

FreddySam wants to change his neighborhood's image

FreddySam wants to change his neighborhood’s image (Photo: Ricky Lee)

FreddySam has a knack for details

FreddySam has a knack for details (Photo: Ricky Lee)

Date

Tuesday 19.03.2013 | 13:32

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