Chicago's South Loop is abuzz with a vibrant new mural that showcases the city's growing pickleball enthusiasm. The massive wall, created by over a dozen local street artists, boasts whimsical scenes of pickles playing pickleball and just being their quirky selves.
The 1900 S. Wabash Ave. building, home to ChiPickle pickleball courts, was chosen as the canvas for this artistic masterpiece after owner Tony Chen requested its makeover. The mural is not only a stunning work of art but also serves as a deterrent against graffiti.
Artist Luis Molina, who worked with Chen on previous projects, admitted that he had to research pickleball before creating his contribution to the wall. He brought pizza and beer to share with the artists, calling the experience "a whole picnic of people painting and having fun."
The mural features an array of colorful characters, each with its own unique personality and style. Diosa's vampire-like creature sports a purple hue and red flames behind him, while Kozmo's cheeseburger-flower has an arm emerging from the top bun to whack the ball.
Bird Milk, who contributed his own fun, goofy pickle character to the wall, expressed delight at having such a unique opportunity to express himself creatively. He noted that the diverse range of artists and their styles adds to the mural's appeal, making it a true "giant wall full of different creations."
The mural is situated near the CTA's Green Line L tracks, a spot that was chosen for its foot traffic and visibility. The result is a vibrant addition to Chicago's South Loop landscape, celebrating the city's love for pickleball and the artistic talents of its residents.
As the sun shines down on this colorful masterpiece, passersby can't help but smile at the joy it brings to the community. With over a dozen artists contributing their talents, this wall is more than just a work of art – it's a celebration of creativity and friendship.
The 1900 S. Wabash Ave. building, home to ChiPickle pickleball courts, was chosen as the canvas for this artistic masterpiece after owner Tony Chen requested its makeover. The mural is not only a stunning work of art but also serves as a deterrent against graffiti.
Artist Luis Molina, who worked with Chen on previous projects, admitted that he had to research pickleball before creating his contribution to the wall. He brought pizza and beer to share with the artists, calling the experience "a whole picnic of people painting and having fun."
The mural features an array of colorful characters, each with its own unique personality and style. Diosa's vampire-like creature sports a purple hue and red flames behind him, while Kozmo's cheeseburger-flower has an arm emerging from the top bun to whack the ball.
Bird Milk, who contributed his own fun, goofy pickle character to the wall, expressed delight at having such a unique opportunity to express himself creatively. He noted that the diverse range of artists and their styles adds to the mural's appeal, making it a true "giant wall full of different creations."
The mural is situated near the CTA's Green Line L tracks, a spot that was chosen for its foot traffic and visibility. The result is a vibrant addition to Chicago's South Loop landscape, celebrating the city's love for pickleball and the artistic talents of its residents.
As the sun shines down on this colorful masterpiece, passersby can't help but smile at the joy it brings to the community. With over a dozen artists contributing their talents, this wall is more than just a work of art – it's a celebration of creativity and friendship.
And it's so cool that Tony Chen got to work with his favorite artists on this project. I bet it was like one big happy painting party 
! The fact that they included such diverse styles and personalities just makes it even more awesome. I'm definitely gonna have to check out ChiPickle pickleball courts now – sounds like a blast! 
! I mean, who wouldn’t want to see pickles playing pickleball? It’s like the city decided to let loose and have some fun with it. And can we talk about how awesome it looks? The colors, the characters, the vibes... everything just comes together in a way that makes you wanna stop and take a pic (which I’m pretty sure most people will do 
). Plus, it’s not just a pretty face – it’s also serving as a community project, bringing all these talented artists together. That’s what it’s all about, right? 
Who wouldn't want a giant wall full of colorful characters playing pickleball? It's like a fun little party on the side of the building 
. I'm also impressed by Tony Chen's idea to turn graffiti into a positive force for his building, it just goes to show how creative and community-driven Chicago can be 
It's like, so vibrant and fun! Who wouldn't want to see pickles playing pickleball? 
I think it's awesome that the building owner asked for a makeover and now it's not only pretty but also helping with graffiti 
. The artists must've had such a blast working together, sharing pizza and beer 
- sounds like an epic picnic! 
. And the best part? It's bringing joy to the community, which is everything 
. I wish more cities could do something like this - it's just so cool! 
. Pickleball enthusiast in Chicago! Who knew being pickle passionate could be so colorful? 
. Now my daily commute will have something more delightful to look forward to 
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! I mean, who wouldn't want to see pickles playing pickleball? It's like the city of Chicago decided to take a page out of my childhood comic book doodles 
anyway, at least its a good way for artists to express themselves and bring some color to the city
! Bird Milk's pickle character had me laughing 
And can we talk about how awesome that the building owner, Tony Chen, got to be involved in the creation of it? That's like, super cool 
. I'm also loving how the different artists brought their own unique styles and personalities to the table 
The fact that they had pizza & beer on set is just the cherry on top, haha! 
. Like, who's behind ChiPickle pickleball courts, huh? Tony Chen might've just been a random guy with some cash 
, but what if he was actually connected to some bigger game? 
And those street artists bringing pizza and beer? That sounds like an invite-only club 
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it's like a giant wall full of whimsy and joy. i'm seriously taking a selfie in front of this mural ASAP 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to hang out with a wall full of pizza-loving vampires and cheeseburger-flower-wielding weirdos? 
. and omg the artwork? so whimsical and fun! I'm def gonna go check it out ASAP 