Food as Art - Fine Art Fridges Exhibit Cools Down Chicago

Chicago, one of the coolest places in the United States has just become even cooler.  Those visiting Michigan Avenue through September 15th, can enjoy a unique exhibit featuring artwork made from recycled refrigeratorson display as part of The Fine Art Fridges exhibit sponsored by ComEd.  The works depicts themes ranging from Chicago architecture to a celebration of flowers.

In one of the pieces, artist VooDoo Larry Grobe has transformed a vintage 1950s Philco fridge into a jazzy "VooDoo Hot Rod." In another, Nicole Beck celebrates wildlife in a mosaic tribute to endangered life in the Gulf of Mexico.  Nine pieces designed by Chicago-area artists will be displayed on the sidewalk along the Magnificent Mile between Chicago Avenue and Illinois Street.

The exhibit was created to raise awareness for ComEd's Appliance Recycling Program, through which ComEd will haul away old, second working refrigerators or freezers free of charge. In return, ComEd customers will receive $25.00 per appliance. To date, the program has removed more than 43,000 inefficient appliances from the market. 

The company noted that many households have an extra working refrigerator or freezer in their basement or garage, however, older refrigerator appliances can use up to five times more energy than their energy-efficient equivalents. It is estimated that continued usage of an older model can result in $150 per year in extra electricity costs.

The works may be found along Michigan Avenue at many locations including Tiffany's, Cole Hann, Saks, Coach, Chicago Place, Aldo, The Omni Hotel, Grand Lux Cafe and The Garmin Store. 
To learn more about ComEd's Fine Art Fridge exhibit, Refrigerator Recycling Program, please visit: http://www.comed.com/.

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