WABASH ARTS CORRI-DOORS: RUBY BEAN
TITLE
Bat’s Imagination
ARTIST
Ruby Bean
LOCATION
Hilton Chicago: 720 S. Michigan Avenue (Wabash Avenue Side)
ARTIST STATEMENT
Bat’s imagination is a reflection of all things Ruby Bean. Bat is a gender non-conforming character who explores the intersectionality between the natural world and gender identity. Bat’s imagination shows a vibrant release of energy that encompasses a blue whale unraveling its skeletal system. Whales symbolize compassion and solitude as well as knowledge of life and death. These sacred animals are known to represent unbridled creativity. When exhaling through their blowholes, what's released symbolizes the freeing of one's creative energy. Bats creative energy is constantly being expressed through street art. The sun and moon compositionally help add to the themes of life and death as night and day. This mixture of personal narrative and illustrative elements allow Ruby Bean to express themselves truthfully and authentically via mural.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ruby Bean is an illustration major at Columbia College Chicago and is expected to graduate in 2024.
PHOTO CREDIT
Sieanna Rowe
About This Project
This project was generously commissioned by Hilton Chicago in conjunction with the Wabash Arts Corridor. The Wabash Arts Corri-Doors project was founded by Yvvi Atanassov ’20 About Hilton Chicago.
About Hilton Chicago
Conveniently located on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, the iconic Hilton Chicago combines a contemporary design with an exciting atmosphere. The 1,544-guestroom hotel boasts more than 234,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and can accommodate large conferences and conventions, smaller meetings, and elegant banquets. Additional amenities include an indoor running track, large fitness center, indoor pool as well as dining options including Kitty O’Sheas Irish Pub, Herb N’ Kitchen, and 720 South Bar & Grill.