Little Downtown, 2014
I chose this photograph of The Bean—or Cloud Gate—because it really made a big impact on me the first time I saw it. I knew that it was a famous tourist attraction in Chicago, and yet I was really amazed when I saw it in person.
What attracted me to this sculpture was its shape, the smoothness of its body and the reflection of the images on it. It is hard to believe that The Bean is made from metal because it looks like glass--just like a mirror, but multi-dimensional. When the image of the skyline reflects on it, it seems like all of the buildings are ready to crash down. I really admire the artist who designed it. To me, The Bean is an icon of Chicago.
I am so happy to be a part of this Photovoice project and to share my pictures with the library.
In the online exhibit Picturing a New Life in Chicago, people who were forced to flee their home countries because of war, persecution or violence share photos and inspiring stories about adjusting to a new life here. Some of the photographers came to Chicago through a refugee resettlement program. Others sought political asylum. Learn more in Online Exhibit: Forced Migration Photovoice Project.
