In celebration of the Bloomingdale Trail’s 10th anniversary, we are releasing one poster each month from Chicago artists. We’re thrilled to announce the second installment in the series, Night Cruise, by Ramiro Huizar.
His print captures the action of the Trail at night, with the signature lamposts flickering and stars in the sky, while a bicycle and scooter whiz by.
“I like to fuse my Mexican roots and also my American roots, growing up in Chicago,” explains Ramiro, who was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and raised in Chicago. He is very passionate in his craft, doing both digital illustrations and paintings.
Growing up, his sketches would be inspired by cartoons. Soon, he drew a lot of inspiration from the graffiti of the inner city. Visual art comes to him naturally and doesn’t feel like work.
Ramiro will be followed in the Bloomingdale Trail print series by Blake Jones, Cujo, Delisha, Elloo, Jeff Pak, Kate Lewis, Katie Lukes, Liz Flores, and several others. The print series is being curated and printed by All Star Press, a pillar in the local community located on Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square. The creative agency chose artists who were inspired by the Bloomingdale Trail and their love of Chicago.
Each print has six colors and represents different iconic moments from Bloomingdale Trail’s storied history. Each of the 12 prints will have a limited release of 100 and be available for sale on All Star Press’ website. Ten collector’s box sets of all 12 prints are also available and include merch from both the Bloomingdale Trail and All Star Press!
There are endless ways people enjoy the trail, from walking, biking, and skating, to birding, picnicking, and of course painting. The Bloomingdale Trail’s 10th Anniversary Poster Series and accompanying murals are an acknowledgment and celebration of these many ways of seeing the Bloomingdale Trail.
