Imagine a place where Chicago meets Kentucky, where hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches reign supreme, and where the aroma of grilled sausages fills the air. Welcome to South of Wrigley in Lexington!

Multi-media artist Caesar Perez, who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, creates vibrant murals in Pilsen, Chicago, blending pop culture, graphic novels, and animation with a Mexican twist.

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