Kirk and I are spending a few days in downtown Chicago, and there's art everywhere you look. First look UP and enjoy the skyline and the clouds:
Next, look DOWN. Here's a fun little tar guy that was in the middle of the street. I saw another one a few blocks later that was painted yellow. Anyone know anything about these guys?
We walked past Columbia College and found some creative student garments in the window. We may be missing Project Runway while we're in Chicago, but this almost makes up for it!
The gardens in Grant park have a few extra large flowers and insects!
The Miracle Mile is a stretch along Michigan Avenue with lots of shopping. But I'd rather look at the gardens, buildings, and artwork. I made Kirk wait till I got a good picture of these "quilter tiles".
You are right, art is everywhere! I just love the last picture. The tiles are just colorful and bright!
Posted by: Jackie | September 08, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Great pictures. I love to see what's happening in all parts of America. Thanks for sharing! Take care.
Posted by: Rhonda | September 09, 2009 at 06:54 AM
How awesome is that!!!
Posted by: lori jones | September 09, 2009 at 05:05 PM
The little tar guy is way too cute! Chicago is one of my very favorite cities to visit! Glad you and Kirk are enjoying yourselves!
Posted by: Melisa Morrison | September 10, 2009 at 10:09 PM
That little tar guy is a stikman. They are mostly placed by a single street artist, also known as stikman, in the eastern US but have been spotted around the US and Canada.
Last year there was a small story in the Washington Post on his work in Washington, DC: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/18/AR2008091803439.html
Posted by: Melissa (oddharmonic) | December 18, 2009 at 09:44 PM