New Michelle Obama Mural In Chicago Aims To Capture Former First Lady's 'Warm' Spirit

[demmiblue]

The mural features the South Side native wearing traditional Korean clothing. "We are so proud of this amazing human being, who happens to be a Chicagoan," the restaurant's owner said.



FULTON MARKET — A new mural featuring former first lady Michelle Obama wearing traditional Korean clothing near Fulton River Park aims to spread a message of unity.

Painted on a wall that faces an outdoor patio at Perilla, a Korean-American restaurant at 401 N. Milwaukee Ave., Obama is seen smiling while wearing a maroon-colored Hanbok, the traditional clothing worn by both women and men in Korea.

Perilla owners Andrew Lim and Tom Oh commissioned Korean artist Royyal Dog, whose real name is Chris Chanyang, to paint the mural. He finished it late last month.

Oh, who was raised in Chicago and whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from Korea, said he was moved by Royyal Dog’s recent murals that inspire unity by “bridging two worlds and communities together.”

https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/08/06/new-michelle-obama-mural-in-chicago-aims-to-capture-former-first-ladys-warm-spirit/

[Kittycow]

1. I think it captures her warmth and beauty...

I like it better than the other one that later had a viral photo of an awestruck little girl staring at. I can't remember if that was an official portrait of her or not.

[3catwoman3]

5. I like this one better, too.

The photo of the little girl looking at that portrait, which I do think is the official one, is captivating. The portrait, not so much.

I didn't think the portrait looked at all like the Michelle Obama who always radiated warmth - no smile/ weird gray skin tone that the artist was said to favor.

[Kittycow]

6. Agreed; I thought the official portrait was weird.

Lots of people were going on and on about how great it was, but I thought it sucked and was very unflattering.

Of course, Michelle was gracious enough not to criticize it, publicly anyway

[Karadeniz]

2. Thumbs up!

[Vinca]

3. That's a beautiful portrait of her.

[KT2000]

4. Great job!

They did capture so much of her - beautiful woman inside and out.