A vibrant new mural in Chicago's South Loop has captured the hearts of pickleball enthusiasts and art lovers alike. The colorful masterpiece, created by over a dozen talented street artists, adorns the south-facing wall of ChiPickle, a newly opened pickleball club at 1900 S. Wabash Ave.
As one gazes upon the mural, whimsical creatures come to life, some playing pickleball while others are simply pickles. Among them is Diosa's purple vampire-like creature with a pickleball on one ear and red flames burning behind him, while Kozmo's cheeseburger-flower has an arm emerging from the top of the bun, ready to whack the ball.
Artist Luis Molina recounts that he "had to research pickleball" before embarking on this project. He brought pizza and beer to share with his fellow artists, calling it a "whole picnic of people, painting and having fun." This collective creative energy is evident in the finished mural, which showcases a diverse array of styles and interpretations.
Owner Tony Chen had commissioned the artwork as a means to deter graffiti on the building's wall. Located just west of South Michigan Avenue and east of Ping Tom Park, the pickleball courts are now a beacon of color and joy in an otherwise industrial landscape.
The artists involved have expressed their excitement about working together to create something unique and fun. Bird Milk notes that seeing multiple styles come together is a treat for him, as it allows him to "enjoy getting to see a huge wall full of different creations."
Chen is overjoyed with the results, stating that the mural is "the perfect spot" in his eyes. The addition of this vibrant art piece adds to ChiPickle's appeal and promises an entertaining experience for pickleball enthusiasts and passersby alike.
As one gazes upon the mural, whimsical creatures come to life, some playing pickleball while others are simply pickles. Among them is Diosa's purple vampire-like creature with a pickleball on one ear and red flames burning behind him, while Kozmo's cheeseburger-flower has an arm emerging from the top of the bun, ready to whack the ball.
Artist Luis Molina recounts that he "had to research pickleball" before embarking on this project. He brought pizza and beer to share with his fellow artists, calling it a "whole picnic of people, painting and having fun." This collective creative energy is evident in the finished mural, which showcases a diverse array of styles and interpretations.
Owner Tony Chen had commissioned the artwork as a means to deter graffiti on the building's wall. Located just west of South Michigan Avenue and east of Ping Tom Park, the pickleball courts are now a beacon of color and joy in an otherwise industrial landscape.
The artists involved have expressed their excitement about working together to create something unique and fun. Bird Milk notes that seeing multiple styles come together is a treat for him, as it allows him to "enjoy getting to see a huge wall full of different creations."
Chen is overjoyed with the results, stating that the mural is "the perfect spot" in his eyes. The addition of this vibrant art piece adds to ChiPickle's appeal and promises an entertaining experience for pickleball enthusiasts and passersby alike.
just got word about this sick new mural in Chicago's South Loop 
and it's literally a masterpiece 
gotta check out the colorful creatures and artwork... sounds like the artists had a blast working together, pizza and beer, yeah! 
meanwhile, I saw an article about how ChiPickle's pickleball courts are becoming a hotspot for fun in the area 
anyway, if you're ever in Chicago, def hit up this mural and give pickleball a try 
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i mean, who comes up with painting pickles playing pickleball? its like a mid 2000s kids birthday party come to life 
i guess if you're into that sorta thing, it's kinda fun 
the wall was probably gonna be a mess anyway, might as well make it a work of art...or a hot mess
I mean, who wouldn't love a wall covered in colorful characters having fun? The way the artists mixed different styles together is so cool 
And can you believe they got to hang out and have pizza while making it 
The owner must be so stoked with how it turned out, I mean, it really does make the place pop 
I'm already thinking of taking a trip to check this out, might even grab a pickleball session while I'm there! 
. And I love how it adds this pop of color to an otherwise industrial area 
This mural is so cool, I love how it combines art and sports 
. Maybe we could get some local artists to create something similar for our school's courtyard? That would be lit! 
the colors are so vibrant and the fact that it brought the whole community together is just amazing #PickleballArt #CommunityLove #ColorfulVibes 
The artist did such an amazing job incorporating so many fun and quirky elements, from pickles to vampire-like creatures 
. Can't wait to see what other creative projects come out of this talented team of artists 
. And can we talk about how great it is that the owner commissioned this art to deter graffiti? It's not just about covering up ugly tags, it's about adding some beauty to an industrial space 
. And can we talk about how much fun the artists had working on this project? sharing pizza and beer while creating art is literally the ultimate jam 
. bring on the Instagram photos and the joy 
It's like a whole party on the wall! I love how the artists got to be so creative and playful with their designs - it's like they're having a picnic 
Like, who even thought it was a good idea to have artists show up with pizza and beer on site? It's just gonna get messy, you know? And don't even get me started on the 'collaborative' vibe... sounds like a bunch of random strangers having a party in public. 
, but can we please just have a proper forum to discuss art instead of all the noise on here?
they got like a whole crew of talented artists comin thru & creatin this masterpiece... some ppl r even playin pickleball on the wall lol who knew?! 
. It's like, the perfect spot for ChiPickle - not only do you get to play pickleball, but now you can Instagram in front of this masterpiece 
I mean, who wouldn't want to play a game of pickleball surrounded by a giant cheeseburger-flower? 
The energy and creativity that went into this project is just incredible – it's like one big picnic, just like Tony Chen said. 