WABASH ARTS CORRI-DOORS: SKELLULITE
TITLE
Resting Knight
ARTIST
Skellulite
LOCATION
Hilton Chicago: 720 S. Michigan Avenue (Wabash Avenue Side)
ARTIST STATEMENT
I love exploring fantastical imagery in my work. Growing up with slavic folktales, I've always been surrounded by tales of creatures and anthropomorphic animals going about on their own journeys and adventures to then come to a grand conclusion or lesson. In this piece I wanted to document the middle of that grand journey. By having a knight figure resting in the central composition, I want to encourage viewers to also take a moment to rest with the figure and contemplate where they may be continuing their own journey to next.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Skellulite (Em Guzcal) 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.