Artist Chi Nwosu's mural at Garfield Park Conservatory on Sunday March 9, 2025 | Todd Bannor
On March 9, Garfield Park Conservatory unveiled a new mural, “A Place to Grow Our Souls” by Chi Nwosu, a Black, queer artist.
Artist Chi Nwosu speaks at the unveiling of their mural at Garfield Park Conservatory on Sunday March 9, 2025 | Todd Bannor
In the hallway between the conservatory’s indoor Desert House and the outdoor City Garden, the mural features a variety of plants seen throughout the conservatory – like echinacea, pond lilies and eastern prickly pear – reflecting nature and interconnectedness.
Visitor at the unveiling of artist Chi Nwosu’s mural at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Sunday March 9, 2025 | Todd BannorVisitor at the unveiling of artist Chi Nwosu’s mural at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Sunday March 9, 2025 | Todd BannorGarfield Park Conservator Alliance Exhibit Specialist Onyx Engobor introduces artist Chi Nwosu at the unveiling of their mural at Garfield Park Conservatory on Sunday March 9, 2025 | Todd Bannor
