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Each One Teach One

Cheeky Observer2017-02/2019-02

Baz-Art - Street Art Platform

Baz-Art - Street Art Platform
Cape Town, South Africa

The phrase is an African-American proverb that originated in the United States during slavery, when Africans were denied education, including learning to read. When an enslaved person learned or was taught to read, it became his or her duty to teach someone else, spawning the phrase "each one teach one". It's use in this piece was intended to encourage the residents of Salt River to take responsibility for the education of all. "Cheeky Observer" is a visual artist and illustrator working between Sydney and Cape Town. She specializes in illustration, mural design, painting and hand lettering. Working across a broad range of media and both on small and large scales, she strives to create works that stimulate thought or inspire a tickle of emotion. Conceptually, she likes to unpack and examine the fundamental things that shape our belief systems, fuel our imagination and spark our empathetic reflexes. The evolution of her creative output over time has seen themes of environmental sustainability, socio-cultural awareness and the human capacity for positive change become increasingly pivotal to her work as an artist.

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  • Title: Each One Teach One
  • Creator: Cheeky Observer
  • Date Created: 2017-02/2019-02
  • Physical Location: Salt River, South Africa
Baz-Art - Street Art Platform

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