Chicago CloudWalk Call For Artist Submission - Huy Nguyen

GOOGLE DRIVE LINK TO ALL FILES: https://tinyurl.com/CloudWalkSubmissionHuyNguyen

Link to submission details: https://360chicago.com/CloudWalk-Call-For-Artists

Concept Statement: My goal was to celebrate Chicago’s vibrant community and culture through what I love most about the city—its abundance of street art and murals. Drawing from my background in graphic design and illustration, I embraced the bold stylization of graffiti to highlight aspects of Chicago’s history and culture that resonate with me. Each letter spelling out the city’s name features cultural icons and significant elements that proudly represent Chicago. For the floor design, I took inspiration from the city's iconic and colorful “L” rail system—the beating heart of Chicago. It connects people to their livelihoods, and I sought to capture its dynamic energy through a dramatic and stylized interpretation.

INSTALLATION MOCK UP, 8 WINDOW PANELS & 1 FLOOR DESIGN

57” Width x 94” Length Panels | 124” Width x 460” Length Floor Installation

LETTER INSPIRATION BELOW

Inspired by the beautiful Chicago river, I wanted to pay homage abundant life that river supports.

Inspired by the beautiful Chicago river, I wanted to pay homage abundant life that river supports.

Inspired by the Chicago Theatre, I wanted to include one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Inspired by the Chicago Theatre, I wanted to include one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

This was inspired by the city's deep love for its unique take on the hot dog and of course pizza.

This was inspired by the city's deep love for its unique take on the hot dog and of course pizza.

Home to thousands and a place where both residents and tourist come to experience a beautiful culture.

Home to thousands and a place where both residents and tourist come to experience a beautiful culture.

Inspired by one of most iconic building to grace our skyline and make its mark on the Chicago landscape and scenery.

Inspired by one of most iconic building to grace our skyline and make its mark on the Chicago landscape and scenery.

Chicago was home and one of the pioneers to Blues jazz and as well as the roots of house music. I wanted to pay homage to this part of Chicago's history.

Chicago was home and one of the pioneers to Blues jazz and as well as the roots of house music. I wanted to pay homage to this part of Chicago's history.

A given, the Bean also known as Cloudgate is one of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions.

A given, the Bean also known as Cloudgate is one of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions.

This is the final panel in the exhibit, as referenced from the previous artists. To help properly spell out Chicago, it was left intentionally blank and can serve as an educational infographic explaining some of Chicago's history or be supplemented w

This is the final panel in the exhibit, as referenced from the previous artists. To help properly spell out Chicago, it was left intentionally blank and can serve as an educational infographic explaining some of Chicago's history or be supplemented with a Chicago flag if this panel is not needed.

“L” RAIL TRAIN SYSTEM FLOOR DESIGN