Chicago's Vibrant Streets Get a Delightful Boost from Local Artist Kozmo
Artist Kozmo has been painting vibrant murals for more than 10 years. One of her most recognizable creations is the 'happy cheeseburger flower' which combines her childhood memories of picking dandelions and eating her father's home-cooked cheeseburgers.
The colorful flowers are found throughout Chicago, with a new addition recently appearing at Temax Garden Cafe on South Western Avenue in the Little Village neighborhood. The burger-flower mural features Kozmo's signature bright pink and yellow hues and is adorned with sparkling stars above and below a rainbow.
Kozmo wanted to create something 'happy, bright, and creative' for kids passing by the intersection daily. She incorporated a pencil into her mural design as a reminder of students' capabilities.
The artist credits painting outdoor murals with helping her cope with postpartum depression after giving birth to her second child. Since then, she has continued to create vibrant public art in neighborhoods where she grew up and now lives on the South Side.
Kozmo's artistic vision is spreading joy across Chicago through colorful street art, including her iconic cheeseburger flower murals that bring smiles to passersby.
Artist Kozmo has been painting vibrant murals for more than 10 years. One of her most recognizable creations is the 'happy cheeseburger flower' which combines her childhood memories of picking dandelions and eating her father's home-cooked cheeseburgers.
The colorful flowers are found throughout Chicago, with a new addition recently appearing at Temax Garden Cafe on South Western Avenue in the Little Village neighborhood. The burger-flower mural features Kozmo's signature bright pink and yellow hues and is adorned with sparkling stars above and below a rainbow.
Kozmo wanted to create something 'happy, bright, and creative' for kids passing by the intersection daily. She incorporated a pencil into her mural design as a reminder of students' capabilities.
The artist credits painting outdoor murals with helping her cope with postpartum depression after giving birth to her second child. Since then, she has continued to create vibrant public art in neighborhoods where she grew up and now lives on the South Side.
Kozmo's artistic vision is spreading joy across Chicago through colorful street art, including her iconic cheeseburger flower murals that bring smiles to passersby.
! i mean who wouldn't wanna walk down south western ave and see a giant happy face (literally) amidst all the concrete? it's not just about the art tho, its about spreading positivity n making kids feel good about themselves - that pencil in her design is everything 
. postpartum depression can be so dark but kozmo turned that into fuel for creativity 
n now she's giving back to her community by bringing color n joy 2 the table... i'm totes obsessed w/ this happy cheeseburger flower mural!!!
This Kozmo lass has been paintin' up these gorgeous murals for ages and it's awesome to see 'em poppin' up all over the city. The happy cheeseburger flower thingy is kinda weird but in a good way, like when you find that one weird aunt at family gatherings and you're just like "I love this!" 
The pencil detail is a nice touch too, shows she's thinkin' about the kiddos who'll be passin' by. Kozmo's story is pretty inspiring too - paintin' outside helped her with postpartum depression and now it's helpin' out other people in the community. All around good energy 
the artist kozmo is so talented! her happy cheeseburger flower is everything i need a big dose of positivity in chicago's streets, especially in neighborhoods where kids spend most of their time playing. i love how she incorporated a pencil into the design to remind us that we're all capable creators 
the way Kozmo combined childhood memories into one masterpiece is so inspiring, who needs therapy when you have art right? 
her happy cheeseburger flower is literally the most iconic thing i've seen all year and those sparkling stars on top are everything 
i'm seriously considering moving to Chicago just to see more of her murals 
That's like one piece for every single resident! And did you see the stats on outdoor murals in Chicago? They've increased by 300% since 2015! 
Kozmo's artwork is not only bringing joy to kids but also boosting local businesses. The Temax Garden Cafe mural is already getting a lot of attention, with over 10k views on Instagram! 
And have you seen the economic impact of street art? A study by the Chicago Foundation for Community Media found that every $1 invested in public art generates about $3 in local economic activity! 
... I mean, what's next? A 'happy sunflower tree' on every corner? or a 'delightful donut cloud'? it's all just a bunch of saccharine nonsense to make people feel good about nothing 
. but hey, if Kozmo's mural thingy is bringing some joy to kids and their parents, then I guess that's something 
I also wonder if she gets to meet the people who take pictures with her mural all the time 
. She's got this really special energy about her murals that just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside 
It's like something out of a childhood dream come true! And I love how she incorporated the pencil into the design - it's such a great reminder that even little ones can create amazing things with just a bit of practice 
. Anyway, can't wait to see where Kozmo takes her art next! Maybe a 'happy ice cream cone tree' mural in Wicker Park? 
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. And what's with the pencil thingy in the mural? Like, who comes up with this stuff? Sounds like a buncha hooey to me 
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I love that she's spreadin' joy through her art, especially after goin' through some tough times herself 
... I mean, what about the mess and chaos of their actual neighborhoods? Like, don't they want to reflect the gritty reality of where they live? The fact that Kozmo's murals are spreading joy is cool and all, but can't we have a mix of both happiness and grit in our cities?