This piece is part of I-70's Corridor Public Art Project, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. It is the…read morework of then art student Kathryn Armstrong, who fabricated the piece in 2010 when the city was trying to get all pretty for the Super Bowl. It consists 34 pod-like forms of varying sizes and colors and is located off of I-70's exit 77 (Holt Road) . It is spread across the on and off ramps. This work was a collaborative effort between Herron's Center for Art, Design and Public Life, Eli Lilly and Company, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB). The table looking pieces are very colorful and Armstrong intended for them to naturally interact with the green space. The individual structures are made of Concrete and paint, anchored down by heavy duty steel cables. The grass around the pieces is somewhat maintained. I understand they cannot cut it every week, but the grass was high and was in need of a good trim when I was there. You can easily see the piece as you I driving down I-70 in either direction. It welcomes visitors driving from the airport to the city. The pieces are in good repair, but as you can expect with 12 year old painted surfaces, they are starting to lose their luster and fade. They are pretty sturdy. I was able to stand on top of one with no issues at all. If you desire to get a closer look, you could pull off at the exit, park on the shoulder get out and take a closer look. I would just caution you that it is an active road (be it an off ramp) and to be careful crossing the street. I had been by this piece many times and always wondered what it was and today was the day I decided to go in and check it out. This is a nice conversation piece that definitely demands your attention. It is a simple design that many of you may have past on a number of occasions. Anyway, as with most sculptures and art works that I visit, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. As I mentioned, please be very careful if you do stop. I recommend making this a part of a larger itinerary or visiting here on your way to somewhere else such as the airport.

I drive by these every day on my way to and from work . I…read moreremember this was done in an effort to beautify our city in time to host the super bowl. I am unsure if visitors were very impressed by the effort. It does add a bit of color to the exit and I guess it is something different. The pretty pastel colors of these shapes remind me of Easter eggs. Especially since they are sprawled out in the grass. Like deformed eggs, or those that have been stepped on. I know that sounds bad, but I do like them. And isn't art anything that makes you feel something?

Since I sat at the Slippery Noodle watching the artists install this mural, I think I should give…read moremy 2 cents worth. Long overdue. I am one of those folks who know nothing about art and so I judge it by how it makes me feel. Generally I have three options, like, dislike and meh... This one falls into the like category mainly due to the colors used. I really enjoy this color scheme. It feels upbeat and reminds me of spring even so there are no flowers involved. It does brighten the underpass for sure. And every time i drive it makes me smile.

This mural is located in the underpass leading to downtown's Warehouse District, just one block…read moreaway from the Rolls-Royce corporate office and aircraft engine museum; It is beginning to show signs of wear and tear, but is still decent. The mural gets its name from the 100 Rolls Royce employees that created it. It was painted in 2018 with the aid of local mural group, Big Car Collaborative as part of their day of volunteering. The mural depicts a repetitive, yet colorful Rolls-Royce jet engine. The mural is not painted directly on the wall. It is actually, painted on 24 - 8' x 4' foot wooden panels making the 60 ' x 24' mural. They were installed on the walls in 2019. It is a very colorful mural. The colors surrounding the center axis of each engine randomly shift. Those shifts in color are suppose to evoke a sense of the circular motion of the engine. Unfortunately, I did not feel it. There is metered parking near the mural or if you wont be long, there are spots reserved for IMPD, that are right in front of the mural, that you could probably pull over and get out and take a quick look. Unfortunately, for this mural, I have seen a ton of public art and compared to the bulk of what I have seen, this one is ok, middle of the road for me. Anyway, as with most murals I have reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 3 minutes. You should consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals and attractions in the area, such as the Major Taylor Mural or John Wooden statue, to maximize your time and trip.

A collaboration between the Arts Council of Indianapolis and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful was…read moresupported by the Lilly Endowment's funding to produce numerous art projects around Indy as part of the "Indy art & seek" program. One of the installations took advantage of some pre-existing concrete formations at the pull off near the Old GM Plant to look over the Rock Flat at White River. The bare concrete serves as a deterrent for motor vehicles from driving on the nearby trail (meant for pedestrians). When artist CS Stanley saw the raised rounded concrete shapes on the flat concrete surface, it seemed to resemble the shapes of a popular children's toy block/brick. So, the artist took advantage of the existing shapes and used primary colors to bring a lighter and brighter point of interest to the concrete and also help visitors find the observation area for overlooking the man made dam that creates white water on the White River. At the time of my initial review, I didn't understand the constraints of the art challenge which does not allow the modification of the structure. So the minimal artist involvement in creating the piece was not a lack of artistic vision, but restraints of the challenge which was to find existing structures and enhance them to call attention to their form and existing art. While I appreciate the brightness, I am not sure the artist did as much as he could to hold my visual interest . The primary color catches your eye, but for me, didn't hold my interest which was quickly drawn to the nearby view of the white water or the historical kiosks nearby with information. I would have liked the artist to add a bit more originality to the installation. I understand there were rules that the artist successfully followed. My rating is first to let know Yelpers there is a point of interest to check out and to give a sense of how I perceive the overall art when there are other pieces around town to check out if you have limited time. I appreciate when corporate and governments support art programs. Unfortunately, there are sometimes too many restrictions . I guess it is their money, they can do what they want. I get the sense that while appreciative of the funding, the artist might have enjoyed a bit more freedom to make the installation more original than it exists now. Review #3831

Excellent and clever use of the existing elements to create a clever and unique installation!…read more I always appreciate the extra effort it takes to create within established boundaries and make the finished work special! This intervention is a wonderful and artful addition to our city scape!

I'm not always a fan of Carmel's roundabout art projects, however, I will acknowledge I'm a fan, a…read morebig fan, of the "Classic Cars of Indiana" project. This sculpture, Marmon Wasp, is part of that collection. It was completed in 2023 and sits in the roundabout at East 96th Street and Priority Way. The entire collection sits along East 96th Street. I think this is a great sort of bridge between Carmel and Indy; it's also a tremendous acknowledging of Indy's history. For those who don't know, the Marmon Wasp was the first car to win the Indy 500 way back in 1911. The sculpture's black and yellow colors are the same colors from the original car. The sculpture was completed by Arlon Bayliss. The base of the sculpture is made of Indiana limestone and brick, the latter reflecting the "Brickyard." The car slants forward with the front wheels raised, a tribute to speed. Bayliss was born in England and is an emeritus professor of art at Anderson University. He's known for public art installations around Indiana, though he's also known across Europe for both studio glass and factory art glass. I'm always struck by the size and power of this sculpture whenever I drive by it. I wouldn't call it quite a destination piece, however, it's a tremendous piece to admire when in the area. I'm a fan of the entire collection - this and the Stutz sculpture are probably my two favorites. If you haven't seen it, I definitely recommend checking it out.

Again: I know nothing about art, just what I like and what I don't like…read more This is the first roundabout sculpture you see when you are coming leaving 465 and heading east on 96th Street. It is one in a series of roundabout sculptures that line up along 96th Street. Honoring the Marmon Wasp, one of the earliest race cars on the Speedway track. I not only love that it lights up (and yes I have a thing for sculptures that light up at night) but also that it is painted in yellow and black. How befitting a wasp. I glimpse a bit more of it each time I drive through this roundabout. One day I shall stop and take a really close look.

Theses murals are the work of world renowned graffiti artist Jules Muck aka MuckRock in 2019. There…read moreis a little parking lot nearby that you can park in and get out and take a closer look at the murals. It is not a time consuming spot, nor is it one of my favorite murals. There is a mural of a dog with lasers coming from its eyes know as "Terminator Canine". They incorporated on of the building's drain in this mural. The artist makes it look like the dog is melting the drain with his lasers There is also a cyclops dog laying down known as "Anubis-Cyclops", and a worm or french fry (I could not figure that one out) with a beer in his hand and smoking a cigarette. I really did not get that one. In my opinion, this is not MuckRock's best work. I am a fan of a lot of her other stuff though. Anyway, I This is a brief stop, I would say 5 minutes or so. So, it is best to plan out stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area.

In the Old Southside neighborhood, international artist/muralist Jules Muck added murals to three…read moresides of a building right along Meridian. The Mural on the south wall features "Terminator Canine" where the eyes of the giant dog shoot lasers to melt the drain pipe. On the east wall, is a cool character that is either some type of caterpillar or maybe a tuber wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette. On the north wall is a different type of dog. This one "Anubis-Cyclops" is resting peacefully, but has a single over-sized yellow eye that Muck has used on multiple murals around the country. Review #2894 One last thing: If you read any reviews by Tati (Las Vegas), she is writing fake reviews. Don't like them. These murals were created in August 2019 so there is no way this fake reviewer could have been here in 2018. I've filed multiple claims for false reviews against her, but Yelp hasn't done much about it. She is stalking my account and it's really sad that blocking someone doesn't work when they become a follower before blocking.

I was in stop-and-go traffic along I-70 this afternoon and spotted this very unusual artwork…read more Unfortunately, this was not a good place to park or visit as the sculpture is located inside the onramp from Madison Avenue onto the Interstate. I was able to find the description by searching https://www.indyartsguide.org/public-art/life-evolving/ and here we are. This is a 40-foot metal sculpture of a ribonucleic acid (RNA) nucleotide molecule. The location (mostly) is good because it is just south of the Eli Lilly and Company campus. The artwork was installed here in 2012. Life Evolving is the creation of Chilean-American artist and scientist Biagio Azzarelli, who lives in Indianapolis. There is a good writeup on https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/forty-foot-sculpture-symbolizes-lillys-indianapolis-commitment. [Review 17199 overall - 39 in Indiana - 716 of 2022.]

This sculpture is not in the best place to SAFELY get a good look. It is located just off of the…read moreI-70 on ramp from magazine street. The 40 foot tall sculpture was designed by Biagio Azzarelli and is made in the likeness of a ribonucleic acid (RNA) nucleotide molecule. In speaking of his sculpture, Azzarelli said "I am thrilled with the installation of Life Evolving. Its prominent location along I-70 will welcome people to downtown and, I hope, stimulate public conversation and scientific curiosity." I must be honest, I have seen it a few times and thought it was a radio tower, antenna, or a replica satellite. It is made of hollow steel spheres, beams and rings. It is a site to see, but you will better appreciate it with a explanation before your visit. The sculpture was the final installation of Indys' Green Welcome, where members of the community worked together to produce a new identity for their community. It is a collaborative effort by the Eli Lilly, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). It was made as part of Eli Lilly's 2010 Global Day of Service. The land that the sculpture is on was donated by INDOT. I do not recommend trying to stop at this sculpture. It is a drive by type attraction and the speed of which you do so is dictated by who is behind you. For some reason, I really like this sculpture. It is unique and I am sucker for road side attractions. So, anyway if you do pass this sculpture now at least you know what it is and not have to worry about getting zapped by radio waves.

Let me just say it again: I know nothing about art. I just go by if I like looking at it or not…read more And I have the highest respect of those who create art, even if I don't like it. I do like this one though. For one it lights up at night, changes colors and shines quite pretty in the middle of it's roundabout. I like that all 3 of the main players in racing history are represented here, standing tall together. Also it is one of 3 roundabout sculptures lined up back to back and all related to Indy's racing history. How fitting. I agree with Tank that this is not a destination art piece, but quite enjoyable as you take one roundabout after the other along this stretch of road.

This sculpture is the work of Arlon Bayliss (fabricated by bo-mar Industries) and is part of the…read more$2.5 million "Classic Cars of Indiana" project. It was completed in the Summer of 2023 and you will find it at 96th Street and Delegates Row. It pays homage to the contributions made to car design by E.L.Cord, Auburn and Duesenberg. It is a colorful (red, lime, blue, and yellow) sculpture that features silhouettes of famous Auburn, Cord, and Duesenbergs cars that are arranged on three curved legs and tapering like feathers (they actually look like feathers) as they ascend towards a star-shaped "star-of achievement." the sculpture features silhouettes of famous Auburn, Cord, and Duesenbergs. Arranged on three curved stems and tapering like feathers they ascend towards a star-shaped "star-of achievement, which is a burst with gears, pistons and wheels." The sculpture is a base and stands about 30 feet. The sculpture is illuminated at night for your viewing pleasure. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a destination piece, nor a long stop as I previously mentioned. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area (and there are many of them), or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

If you are walking across the greenspace north of the International Affairs Building (and south of…read moreTaylor Hall), you are bound to notice this over-sized diamond shaped sculpture. "Mega-Gem" or "Giant Gem" is well traveled and is currently owned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art and on loan to the university. The cast and welded aluminum gem is covered with inset "gems" on each of its many surfaces. The overall sculpture is 7' high, by 11' x 7'. The art was created in 1989 by John Francis Torreano and has been on display at Navy Pier in Chicago before being acquired by the IMA. Torreano uses the gem cuts in much of his work. Review #1640