Amazing swings. I thought my kids wouldn't like it but they really loved it! They are building…read morearound it and it's kinda hard to get to. Great experience though!

Love the idea and love the execution. I had no concept of musical swings, but basically each swing…read morehas a sound/tone they emit as you swing. Swing faster to get a faster rhythm, slow down and the sounds slow down. I could imagine this being either horrible or fascinatingly beautiful when all of them are in full swing. Either way, this adds a bit of interested to swinging and I love it.

"Greetings from Ft Ben" is a commissioned public art display that adorns the front of The Otis at…read moreFt. Ben Apartments, one of multiple complexes in the area known as Fort Ben just inside Lawrence. The mural is a beauty, though I'll admit I found it a bit uncared for in my opinion. It's still quite beautiful and it probably didn't help that I stopped by on what was a late fall/early winter dreary day. The mural was completed by Jon Edwards from Blice Edwards. It's what is often referred to as a "postcard" mural complete with the "Greetings From" verbiage along with imagery that will no doubt be familiar for most Ft. Ben area folks. The area's military history is proudly on display along with a reference to golf (there's a golf course within a few blocks), lots of greenery, trails, and a former barracks imagery (these are now office spaces). The colors utilized make the mural pop. Even with a lot of construction going on, the mural is difficult to miss if you drive by it and it's definitely one that draws you in. This one is easy to stop and see. While parking around here has gotten a wee bit territorial, there's a Ft. Ben Branch library 1-2 blocks away and it's easy to stop and catch this mural while on a library visit. The mural was completed in 2021 and adds a terrific touch to an already picturesque area. For those who love public art, this is one of several pieces in the Fort Ben area worth your time.

This mural was painted by Jon Edwards from the Blice Edwards art gallery. It was commissioned by…read moreand located in front of The Otis at Ft. Ben Apartments. It is very nice art work and is based on your stereotypical "Greetings From" postcard. The artist intended to represent the military history and natural beauty of the City of Lawrence/Fort Ben. The mural is pretty busy and has a lot going on. The letters in FT Ben have an American flag, 3 soldiers saluting, a golf course flag, and a Fort Harrison Park hiking trail. The dot after the "FT" even has a golf ball on a tee. The mural has a golf club leaning against the "E" in the mural. There are also leaves, branches and other greenery is placed along the bottom of the mural. I like the use of colors that Edwards uses. It is a gorgeous mural. There is parking available at the apartment complex and there is also some street parking available across the street from the mural. This is an excellent addition to the Fort Ben landscape. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops or checking it out on your way somewhere else. You may consider checking out "Threshold", which is right around the corner.

This is a neat concept, but not much to it. It is a huge door located in the corner of Memorial…read morePark. It is in a wide open area overlooking the lake. It is a white door frame with four glass panes in the door that are reflective. It is the work of Cydney Campbell, who was a Herron School of Art student at the time. The door is mounted to the ground by a heavy duty bracket on a steel base, but I do not know how structurally sound it is so I would not recommend walking through the door. It is for show and not for go. The piece is was commissioned by the Ft. Benjamin Harrison Reuse Authority, through a partnership with Herron School of Art and Design's Basille Center for Art, Design and Public Life. It is ok, but definitely not a destination stop. I would make this part of a larger itinerary or stop here on my way to somewhere else. There is a small parking lot that belongs to the neighboring apartment complex where I parked to get out and get a closer look. Not a long stop, I was there about 5 minutes, but still worth a look.

I have been trying to check out different public art in the city of Indianapolis, threshold is one…read morethat I googled and look a little trip over to Lawrence to Check out this piece. It is located in Memorial Park bear fort ben. This is a quick and easy drive and recommend that people try and go explore fort Ben. Memorial park is just past all of those new condos. I parked and started walked into the little park, and the first door was there, it's very tall and has pretty see through glass. There is also 2 other doors located across the park and I wanted to go check them out but there was a heard of angry geese that blocked my way so I could only see them from afar. This is a piece done by a Herron art student, and the park is def some place I would come back and relax and read :)

One of the rising stars in the metro Indy public art scene is Nekoda (Koda) Witsken who is from the…read morearea and has returned home after extensive travel and education to brighten the lives of people in the area, exposing them to art without the confines of having to visit a museum by placing her murals inside restaurants and other businesses as well as on the side of a building or on the supports of an underpass. Her murals seem to have a vibrant color to them and sometimes have larger than life images. Sometimes they seem abstract and other times, timeless landscapes or portraits, but what ever she paints, it is a pleasant surprise to enjoy. This mural located inside the El Lago Mexican Restaurant dining room covers the entire east wall (over 25 feet!) There are two parts to the mural which you can check out in the photos attached to this review. If you want to take time to enjoy looking at the mural, just order a fine meal and sit and look at the mural while you dine. Do yourself a favor and check out this mural the next time you are in the Geist area! Review #3879

This mural is a part of the jiffy lube mural project, I happened to see this when I was at Kroger…read moreand had to stop and snag a picture since it was so pretty! This piece is by, Christina Hollering and who is an experienced artist and painted this as a tribute to Indiana's waterways, the colors are vibrant and the piece is unique! Check out this and the other murals if you get the chance! They all are awesome.

In a community where water is such a prominent feature, it seems fitting that a mural about the…read morewater and life around it is selected for the continuing expansion of Jiffy Lube murals. Artist Christina Hollering created this mural in August 2019 as part of a series where Jiffy Lube of Central Indiana has been bringing art to unexpected places and inspiring visitors and employees. The mural has two reflective images of herons in the center in front of a rising sun. They are flanked by water with water snakes and dragon flies. The images are portrayed in a two dimensional style with shades of blues and browns/yellows. It is meant to call attention to the thought that we share the waterways with wildlife and for the water to be healthy, all living things need to be welcome and have safe habitats. Review #2951

The Stutz Sculpture is one of four auto-themed sculptures along the 96th Street corridor in Carmel…read more One of the "Classic Cars of Indiana," Stutz is one of my favorites in Carmel. It's possibly second to the Marmon Wasp - another one I absolutely love. All four classic car sculptures were created by Arlon Bayliss, a local artist whose design incorporates dozens of steel fabricated by Bo-Mar industries. Each vertical slice of steel creates an "ethereal light-permeable abstract form." At night, it's illuminated from within. The sculpture sits on a 5-foot Indiana limestone base. The sculpture is 16-feet-high and inspired by the Stutz's well-known "Ra" art deco hood ornament. I miss the days when we had really cool hood ornaments. The sculpture is inside the roundabout at 96th and Gray Road. I'm not one who's enamored with a lot of Carmel's public art, however, this is one I'll even drive out of the way a bit to go see. The sculpture was the last of the four "Classic Cars" to be installed and was completed in September 2024. I personally think it's worth the time to drive across 96th Street to catch all four. Plus, hey, think of all the roundabouts. Seriously, this is one of my favorites of the public art installations in Carmel roundabouts. It's definitely worth a visit or at least a drive-by.

Again: I know nothing about art, just going by what I like and what I don't …read more This is another roundabout sculpture in the series of Indianapolis' auto industry and racing history. They are back to back along 96th Street. This one looks like the hood ornament Stutz used and based on the sun god Ra. It is made of metal slices and pretty ingenious. I understand it also lights up, but I haven't personally seen it at night. I do enjoy looking at it as I circle it on my way through the roundabout.

I had seen photos of some sculptures at Celadon Trucking Company on the internet, so I called and…read moreasked if it would be okay to come to their campus to walk around and see the pieces. Although many of the art installations are viewable from the street, I thought it a good thing to make sure I was cleared to wander around their campus. Sure enough, I was given a visitors pass and one of the marketing people accompanied me around to check out the numerous pieces. Sadly, by the time I made my trip, one of the pieces had already fallen into disrepair. Basically, the founder of the company loved art and began contacting Herron School of Art about having the students create art pieces to be purchased by the owner and displayed here. Cool opportunity for the students and a great way to improve the campus for the company. Here is a list of the eight pieces I found intact: Face Behind a Nation - Dennis Green - 2005 (9' x 4') Truck on a Steek - Kevin Huff - 1999 steel Ordered Column - J Craig Riddle - 2001 (12' aluminum) Terpsichores Polychromed Towers - Rhonda Kearns - 2000 (6 to 8' ceramic, glass, and granite) Lines in Negative Space - Donald Mee - 2000 steel (8' tall, 2200 lbs) Mankind - Cary Chapman - 1999 steel Evolutionary Tree - Michael Wilken - 2000 steel (12' 4900 lbs) inMOTION - Brent Gann - 1999 steel For me, the fun of the discovery was trying to see the connection between the title and the object in front of me. The pieces are quite diverse, though a great number of them are made of weathered steel. Note: at the time of my visit, the 9th piece was still there, but needed repair. It was called Wood Grids & Aluminum #2 by Kristina Estell (1999). Review #1329

This is a piece of art that is located on the northeast side of Indianapolis near what I think is a…read moreboyscout center. Along the fall creek trail. If you pull into the Boy Scout center you will see a round a bout. If you park and then walk like you are going up to enter the center you will see the ideal scout statue. He's to the left of the entrance if you are facing the doors. The scout looks like it's casted out of metal of some type and is in period clothes for a scout uniform. from what I could gather this piece was made out in Colorado and moved here, but if that's wrong please let me know for sake of accuracy. Just a simple little piece to check out! Love that Indy has a public art, so cool to explore and see this different pieces

Along Fall Creek Road on the City's northeast side is the Golden-Burke Scout Center. As you pull…read moreinto their parking lot, you will see a roundabout near the entrance to the center. There you will find a bronze statue of a boy scout. The original bronze casting was done in 1937 and is in Philadelphia. In 1990, another cast was made and originally set up at the previous Boy Scout Center that was on Meridian Street (around 17th). When the new Scout Center was built along Fall Creek, the statue was relocated to its present location. The scout wears a uniform appropriate for the 1930's. He has his hat in his right hand held against his chest. His left hand rests against the head of the hatchet he wears on his left hip. The image represents a boy who is standing casually as if awaiting a photo to be taken. The original artist was R Tait McKenzie (from Canada). Review #1339

By Carl leck, I'll admit the bright colors caught my eye, I've been trying to keep my eyes out for…read moreall of these jiffy lube murals. On my way to get my eye brows done I noticed it and was all. Shoot! Look at that blue! I just love the use of color on this, certainly come check it out if you get the chance. The worm isn't your traditional earth worm, it looks like a tasty gummy worm! So I don't blame mr blue bird for wanting a bite! Maybe I'll have to try fishing with gummy worms as bait as opposed to normal bait. See if it makes a difference. This is my second stop on my journey to check out all of all the DOPW and jiffy lube murals, they are a pleasant surprise in what is normally just your standard car care building. Kudos to the owner of for this idea and spreading of public art!

I am a big fan of Carl Leck's murals. You see them all over Indy and this one, like most, is…read morefilled with larger than life familiar images set in an unexpected setting while done in vibrant colors. This piece, which was added to the side of a Jiffy Lube as part of a series, shows a brilliantly colored bird which is beneath a grating that has a hole in it. Dangled through the opening, a gummy worm is too bright for the bird to resist even though its coloration could never be mistaken for a real worm. What you notice later is that the worm is supported on a fishing hook. Will the bird settle for parts of the worm or become trapped by its own desire for all of it and be caught on the hook? I like when a mural draws me in with the colors and then leaves me with a subtle challenge that I can apply to my own life. Great job Carl! Review #2291