Hello, Giant Bean

Sometimes, all it takes is a shiny surface and a curious spirit to turn an ordinary day into something magical.

Hello, Giant Bean captures a whimsical moment of childlike wonder in the heart of the city. Standing before the enormous, mirrored surface of Chicago’s beloved Cloud Gate—affectionately known as “The Bean”—a visitor raises their arms in joy, greeting their distorted reflection as if saying hello to an old friend from a fantastical world.

In this polished sculpture, the world bends and swirls. Buildings curve like candy canes, trees arch impossibly, and people stretch into playful shapes. It’s a place where reality gets delightfully scrambled, and that’s the point—it invites you to see the world through a more imaginative lens. For a moment, you're not an adult on a city stroll—you’re a wide-eyed dreamer, exploring the ripples of space and self.

This image isn’t just about a famous landmark; it’s about the permission it grants to be silly, curious, and connected to the moment. It’s about waving at your reflection not out of vanity, but out of sheer delight. It's about remembering what it felt like to discover something big, shiny, and mysterious—and to say, without hesitation: Hello, Giant Bean.

In Hello, Giant Bean, play and art blur together, reminding us that awe and innocence don’t disappear with age—they just wait for the right reflection to bring them back.