15.Big Buildings along Chicago River（36″ × 47.8″）

This vibrant painting captures the dynamic skyline along the Chicago River, where towering buildings rise in bold hues of blue, orange, yellow, and red. The river winds through the city, dotted with boats—one in the foreground marked “TF CHEN,” symbolizing the artist’s personal journey and creative presence.

The composition radiates urban energy and optimism, celebrating the architectural grandeur and cultural vitality of Chicago. As part of the Hope for America series, this work reflects Dr. Chen’s tribute to American cities as beacons of innovation, diversity, and freedom.

Through expressive color and symbolic detail, the painting honors the spirit of independence and envisions a hopeful future for America’s urban landscapes.