South-African street artist Ricky-Lee Gordon aka FreddySam is a true inspiration! He creates fantastic murals and uses his powers for good in and around Cape Town. His works are a prime example of uplifting neighborhoods to a new level by street art.
![Freddy Sam in South Africa](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/08/28111631/freddysam-13.jpg)
Recently CNN did a fantastic cover on FreddySam, giving him some well deserved credit. (also check the video above). Besides being an uplifting artist himself, he also offers other artists a chance to work and experience South-Africa in form of the ‘A word of Art‘ art residency. Our good friend Indigo went to Cape Town and I believe she never wanted to come back!
![FreddySam](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/08/28111630/freddysam-16.jpg)
![FreddySam](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/08/28111632/freddysam-9.jpg)
All in all, there’s nothing but good to say about Ricky-Lee Gordon. I am looking forward to what he will be doing in 2012!
![FreddySam](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/08/28111633/freddysam-7.jpg)
![FreddySam](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/08/28111634/freddysam-5.jpg)