Underrepresented Women Focus Of Pilsen Mural

By Yolanda Perdomo
Pilsen Mural Of Underrepresented Women
Artists Sam Kirk (left) and Sandra Antongiorgi with their mural “Weaving Cultures” in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The artists say it represents underrepresented women. Yolanda Perdomo / WBEZ
Pilsen Mural Of Underrepresented Women
Artists Sam Kirk (left) and Sandra Antongiorgi with their mural “Weaving Cultures” in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The artists say it represents underrepresented women. Yolanda Perdomo / WBEZ

Underrepresented Women Focus Of Pilsen Mural

By Yolanda Perdomo
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Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood is known for its colorful and vibrant murals. A new one located on 16th and Blue Island is hoping to shine a light on underrepresented women. 

Artists Sam Kirk and Sandra Antongiorgi created “Weaving Cultures” to showcase women of different ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations. The five vibrant faces show women of different age groups as well. 

One of the women illustrated on the mural is Latina and transgender. The artists said it was important to have that person because of the discrimination faced by transgender people.