For My Neighbors, With Love

Located in Chicago’s 47th Ward, the Ravenswood neighborhood’s historic Industrial Corridor is a unique hub of creativity and craftsmanship. It is home to artist studios, trade schools, manufacturers, brewers, and makers of all kinds. The Union Pacific Railroad viaduct at Ravenswood and Berteau avenues serves as a gateway to this community. It’s the entrance to festivals like the Ravenswood ArtWalk and is prominently located along the Ravenswood Sculpture Garden. At it’s center shines For My Neighbors, With Love, a mural by local artist Ponnopozz (Adrianne Hawthorne). "The Ravenswood Arts Corridor is a vibrant, diverse place. So many creatives come together here, whether focused on traditional art forms like painting and sculpture, or brewing signature beers for the community to enjoy. I want the shapes and colors in this mural to dance off the wall, to give life to the feelings of joy I have because I’m a part of this community. Art, especially public art, is a powerful thing. I want viewers of my mural to pause as they drive by, to stop walking and go up to the piece for a closer look. The mural I’ve created for my beloved Ravenswood embodies the wonder, joy, vibrancy, diversity, and strength I see in my fellow small businesses and neighbors." - Adrianne Hawthorne

Where to find it

Ravenswood and Berteau Aves. Location data: Chicago Open Data. Get directions