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Street Art: Painter Christie Cassisa uses art to escape a troubled past

The Big Issue's Street Art page gives talented, marginalised individuals an outlet for creative expression

by: The Big Issue
1 Nov 2018
‘Love Cervere’

by Christie Cassisa

Frequent Street Art contributor Christie came from an abusive childhood, and as an adult has struggled with depression, alcohol and drug problems and homelessness. She discovered art in school as a means of escape and expression.

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