The Latinx Youth Mural was a collaboration between the artists and the North River Youth Council, to create a mural explored childhood memories, family, and visions for the future with the intention to showcase what they wanted for Albany Park. This portrait is made up of symbols specific towards the ideas and themes that the youth council focused on, which allowed the artists to create vignettes illustrate the possibilities that Albany Park holds.

Located at 3401 West Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois 60625

The Migration and Refugee mural was inspired by the diverse people of Albany Park. It’s a tribute to the journey immigrants make in order to seek and create refuge in a community that welcomes diversity. The overall composition reflects the concept of migration and seeking refuge as a natural form of life, through the symbols of clouds reflecting the migration of birds, pollinators, and water creatures. Using natural elements of the sky, land and water, and its beings know no man made borders. 

The portraiture represents various skin types, garment patterns, generation/ages and ethnicity that reflect a portion of the neighborhood’s diverse community. The natural elements of the middle ground and foreground are both native species of Illinois as well as plants used as herbs and spices in the many cultures we represented.The foreground highlights the flow of water that is an important aspect of the neighborhood and symbol of migration.

Located at 3523 West Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois  60625

“In her hands I painted the Planet Earth, representing the next generation and all of humanity. Our mothers and grandmothers have always served as the “glue” that holds families together, the daughters, the sons, the grandkids, the nieces and nephews. It is the matriarchs that maintain those family bonds.”

Located at Montrose and Pulaski Ave

“With this mural I wanted to highlight the diversity in the community as well as provide a welcoming piece in the neighborhood.

With influences directly pulled from the immediate surrounding area I made sure to capture the movement and flow of the neighborhood.

I chose the color palette to represent all of the different ethnicities and cultures that make Albany Park as beautiful as it is. Overall I hope my piece has a positive influence on the community and brings some joy to Albany Park.”

Located at 3215 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.

Description g”When I am lucky enough to be given a blank wall and the freedom to create whatever I want, I go for color and joy. Chicago can be a very gray city especially during the long winters. I wanted to paint a mural that would pop off the wall and be seen, even if you weren't looking for it. Hence the bright yellow and forever blue sky. I love to paint children in undeniably happy scenarios. Childhood games mixed with a little magic. I wanted the little girl in this mural to represent Albany Park's diverse community. A big thank you to my little model Ariales for making the magic of this mural come to life!”

Located at 3706 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60625oes here

“My intention with my public work is to create visually compelling and iconic pieces with the hope that they will become neighborhood landmarks that would serve as both reminder and inspiration of what we aspire to. When creating the Local Heart mural I wanted it to be something simple and symbolic with a sense of life and energy that would speak to, represent and reflect the heart of the community and the people that make it up. Albany Park is such a culturally rich neighborhood and it also happens to be the neighborhood that I have personally lived in the last 20 years so it was a really a great experience to get to do what I do so close to home.”

Located at 2941 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Description goeThe mural “Community Diligence” by Miguel A. Del Real uses symbolic imagery, flowing abstract lines, and vibrant color combinations to illustrate the interconnectedness of nature and our society. The mural reflects the importance of shared responsibility and cohesion in order to build positive and productive communities. The symbolic imagery illustrated in the mural includes the concept of beehive representing hard work, teamwork, and perseverance, along with bees and butterflies as vital members of the environment.

Located at the
3441 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618s here

Czr Prz is an urban contemporary artist working in sculptural fabrication, large-scale aerosol murals, and all manner of design. Born and raised in working class Chicago, Prz’s 20 year creative career has spanned America all the way to Europe. Across their multifaceted media, Prz’s artworks tell stories in the folklorico tradition instilled by his Latino-Caribbean upbringing. 

Located at Kedzie and Montrose intersection