#freddysam

[impermanent-art]

Mural by Ricky Lee Gordon in Istanbul. Painted 2013.

[lamolinastreetart]

'Inspire ourselves to inspire each other' by South African Ricky Lee Gordon (@rick in Cape Town, South Africa (2011) #rickyleegordon #freddysam #capetown #capetownstreetart #streetart #mural #lamolinastreetart 📷 via mymodernmet.com | bit.ly/2APGGS7 (bij Cape Town, Western Province) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXmowClL7h/?igshid=1l6dnxl5rlm3c

[thecolourproject-blog]

Kigali's first large scale mural comes to life, with a cause

Getting the artwork up onto the 16 meter building had all the makings of a good comedy. At our first encounter with the wall we were introduced to the shoddy looking and swerving scaffolding that, besides the safety implication, took us as far as the skirt of our intore warrior.  After scouring much of the city, the team eventually came across the lesser-spotted cherry picker that would extend its long neck and bucket to the top of the wall. For added fun, the driver came with his foot  a in cast. 

The comedy was certainly a feel-good. Working with the Vuka artists was pure delight. At first appearing difficult to read, the locals are some of the kindest and most charming people we've ever had the opportunity to take residence with. The mural that colours the Rwandan bio-medical center is an expression of their collective talent. The top of the mural reads 'My Lovely Rwanda, together we will stand up and fight against the stigma of Aids.' I hope this is only the beginning of more positive public art in Kigali.