Street Art in Chicago

I was inspired by the street art and city art scene articles under Art-city.org.  I enjoyed reading about art in various city's.  I decided to go out and explore some art in Chicago.

We took a drive along 16th Street in Chicago, in the Pilsen neighborhood looking at some street art.

a rat

half of a rat

 There are some beautiful murals painted on the concrete walls by the railroad tracks. 

 

Artists have used these walls to express themselves.

 

What a beautiful canvas to use to express yourself and to display your artwork for all to see.

 

 

owl eyes

 

A great way to share your talent with the world

 

 

These artists have expressed themselves in their paintings. 

 

 

These paintings add beauty to the neighborhood.

an artist painting his mural

 

Inspiration.

Imagination.

Creativity.

Vision.

Enthusiasam.

Talent.

It was great taking the time to see these murals.  I love the use of color.  I love that there is art to look at as you drive by (where you least expect it).

The kids enjoyed seeing the murals, too.

 Even after this art tour, the rule is still painting/writing/drawing on paper only in our house.