Local artist gives Andersonville utility boxes a makeover
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Gabi Bozeman, Chicago-based painter. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/Axios
Andersonville's utility boxes have been brought to life by Chicago portrait artist Gabi Bozeman.
The big picture: Through her creations in this Northside neighborhood, Bozeman is giving the community a face-to-face interaction with her work versus viewing larger murals from a distance, unable to capture the details of the art.
Flashback: After the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce spotted several of Bozeman's pieces in September at Visionary Eye Care Professionals, they reached out about revamping seven utility boxes, and Bozeman started the project in October.
State of play: Bozeman's art journey began just one year ago for fun with a paint and sip in her home.
- When she's not painting, she does marketing and proposals for a construction firm downtown.
What they're saying: "Art is already so high priced and it's usually hoarded in a lot of gallery spaces, and that's fine," Bozeman told Axios. "I think it's nice that everyday people walking by, not expecting it, can have a moment to engage with art in their day and hopefully it brings them some fun, some lightheartedness and serotonin."
What to expect: The seven art installations run along Clark Street from Winnemac to Bryn Mawr.
- The seven boxes represent the days of the week. Each box features its own portrait and color, reflecting the distinct mood and energy of the day.
- "Monday" exudes different shades of blue, symbolizing the process of easing into the week, while "Tuesday's" green hues represent productivity.
What's next: Bozeman hopes that as the weather warms up in the spring and summer, it will encourage people to find each box along their walk in Andersonville.