Cape Town artist beautifies local quarter

mueserk — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:32:01 +0000

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:

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 (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 (Photo: Kim Chakanetsa)

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

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

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

Painting murals inspires children in Sarajevo

whittleh — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:53:54 +0000

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, was torn apart by war. Twenty years later, the city is still getting back on its feet. One young architecture student, Ervina Muftic, is helping to make a difference in her neighborhood by painting colorful murals with the help of enthusiastic local schoolchildren.

Listen to the report by Pavel Sraj in Sarajevo:

Ervina Muftic and her little helpers are bringing color to the streets of Sarajevo

street art – Generation Change

Cape Town artist beautifies local quarter

Painting murals inspires children in Sarajevo