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.

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.

I know close to nothing about art, but I know what I like and this: I like…read more I think it is a nice addition to an otherwise somewhat drab area (when it's not race time). This reminds me of a dandelion that needs to be blown away. My favorite part is that it lights up at night. It looks spectacular then. The lights even change colors making it even prettier. So take a closer look instead of just ignoring it as you drive by. It deserves some attention.

On the north end of the Main Street strip in Speedway, there is a pocket park that features this…read moreamazing art installation. Seeds of Light was made by artist Arlon Bayliss in 2016. Towering nearly 18', the structure has an organic look resembling a plant known as cow parsnip which is also planted in the park. The park is located on the Speedway Trailhead. The steel structure features LED's that light with various colors at dusk so that the blossoms light the night sky. This art installation has a related piece called "Beacon Bloom" in Carmel at the intersection of Westfield Blvd and 96th that was installed a year later. The installation was done in cooperation with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, and the Town of Speedway. For more information about this and other public art, go to: https://www.indyartsguide.org/public-art/seeds-of-light/ Review #1219

I like the mural, but do not know why it it placed here. I get it, the mural was commissioned by…read moreAngie's List, a home improvement recommendation company, for what was at the time, their East Washington St. headquarters. But that is a stretch and very loosely linked to the company. It is now the Offices of Shook Reality Group, and fortunately they decided to keep this awesome mural. It was painted by local artist Christopher Blice and Jon Edwards aka Blice Edwards in 2014. Ok, now that I got my rant out of the way, this is an awesome mural. It is very life-like, be it a huge life. The mural is located off of a parking lot, so parking is not an issue here if you want to get out and take a closer look The mural depicts 37 common household tools that most people would have as if on an old-school pegboard. Now a days we use magnets and rails for that. The doors are incorporated into the painting very nicely, somewhat camouflaged into the painting. I like this mural a lot. It is very vivid and detailed. I can not imagine how long it took them to complete. As with most murals that I have reviewed, though, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 3 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area to maximize your time and trip.

On the edge of downtown, just east of the I-65/I-70 overpass along Washington Street, there is a…read morelarger than life mural painted on the side of one of the Angie's List buildings. "Hardware Pegboard" was added in 2013 by local artists Blice-Edwards (Christopher Blice & Jon Edwards). The intent was to create the look of a home tool wall (only a lot better organized than most I've seen!) Since Angie's List is a company that helps people find recommendations on home improvement services, the images of tools seemed an appropriate theme. Counting the brushes and pencils along with the tools, there are 37 items on the wall. Review #1322

It's frustrating that it took countless deaths of our Black brothers, sisters, and trans folx for…read moremany Americans to finally wake up to the injustices that happen everyday in our country to minority groups. However, I'm grateful that out of this, people are finally starting to strike up uncomfortable conversations with friends, family, and coworkers; understand their privileges; and ways that they can work to end systemic racism that's so deeply rooted within our American culture. That being sad, I hope that this incredible piece of powerful artwork strikes up conversations for decades to come about the importance of what used to be a thriving Black neighborhood, full of Black businesses and residents. Sadly, IUPUI has destroyed much of that legacy, but there is hope when local Black artists come together to create a necessary piece of work like the BLM mural in Indy on Indiana Ave. You can tell it's already working in that it's been defaced by white paint (the irony of that). A little paint can't hurt anyone as we continue to fight for racial equality and equal opportunities and justice for our Black Americans throughout this country. If you haven't already checked it out, please do so while it's closed off from vehicular traffic. It's right along the Cultural Trail so bike or walk down. Pay your respects and let it serve as a reminder of the vital steps we must all take in our daily lives to ensure everyone, no matter their race, color, nationality, gender, gender ID, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, etc. are all treated fairly and equally in the eyes of the law but also all Americans. Thank you to every artist for creating this important piece.

My hope is that this vibrant and beautiful addition to the historic Indiana Avenue not only gets…read moreour city talking about racial equity but what happened to this vibrant Black neighborhood at the hands of city planners. So many are unaware of the bustling Black neighborhood that once prospered in the areas surrounding "The Avenue". The mural features the work of eighteen local Black artists with a different style for each letter. The location, a few steps away from the Madame Walker Theatre and Urban League, could not be more perfect. I believe my favorite design was on letter 'R'. All were moving and unique from one to the next.

This mural is painted on the side of the Union Brewing Company overlooking its patio. You will find…read moreit right off of the Monon Trail. It looks very nice and is well maintained. I love the use of colors. The brewing company commissioned Nekoda Witsken to paint the mural in 2019. It depicts a woman that looks like the St. Pauli Girl mascot, a German beer company, in a "We Can Do It" poster pose that was made popular during WWII. The woman is holding a beer mug in her hand and using her other hand to reveal a tattoo on her arm. On the left side of the mural, you will find the brewing company's logo. The woman is in front of the words "Be Kind" in bold colorful letters and the white background just makes it all pop. It is a simple message of kindness and a reminder to do what should be basic to everyone. I like the message, I like the presentation and I like that artistic display. This mural is great. I really like it. It gives off a kind of pop art feel. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop unless you are enjoying an adult beverage on the patio. 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, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip such as the Monon Trail or the community garden that is right across from the patio.

Love this mural with a simple, yet positive message. We can all use more kindness in this world…read more Artist Koda Witsken created another lovely piece of art in Carmel.

Cool and brightly colored public art mural that sits on a exterior garage near and alley of popular…read morebroad ripple community in Indianapolis Indiana My family and I noticed this space themed and futuristic milking mural whole discovering the broad ripple area for all of its wonderful public art. We were in town from louisville for my daughters cheer comp and just had dinner at a nearby by broad ripple establishment and decided to go exploring. Overall, like an h of broad ripples public service Thai was bright, colorful and fun to check one. Good piece in a great area for public art fans.

This mural takes up all 4 sides of the small building that it is painted on. The mural is on a shed…read morelike structure off of an alley way behind a little strip mall. This mural is actually a collection of four murals by Joy Hernandez. Hernandez uses an astronaut named Bean in many of her murals. This one is no exception. The mural in the front, titled Cosmic Dance, has bean the astronaut break dancing agains a pink background with yellow polka dots. On the side, to the left (with you facing the mural) is Hernandez's Voyager mural which depicts a satellite against a black background with blue polka dots. On the side, to the right (with you facing the mural) is the piece titled Pale Blue Dot. Spoiler alert, the blue dot is Earth. That mural depicts some colorful dots among an image that appears to be the sun and some planets like Saturn and Jupiter off in the distance. You will also see fading blue polka dots against the black background, which is a theme among these murals. The final mural, which is on the back is titled Sounds of Small Creatures and depicts Bean the astronaut spinning the 1s and 2s, against a pink, red and orange background with, yep you guessed it, yellow polka dots. The murals are not artistic marvels by far, but are Hernandez's classic style. They are very color and gives off a pop art type of vibe. All the murals on the structure go very well together and are seamless. You can find many of Hernandez's work across the city. If it is a mural and has an astronaut in it, then it is more than likely her. There is metered street parking within a short walk of this mural or you can just pull into the alley that the mural overlooks and park there to get a closer look. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There are tons of murals in the alley and adjacent alleys to look at.

While I love this particular mural on the Gomez BBQ and the 18th St Brewery, I have to give it only…read more4 stars instead of the 5 possibles. This is simply due to the fact that now there is a fence around it obstructing the view. To make matters worse, there are open umbrellas blocking your view even more. With that said, it is now impossible to take a decent picture of this mural. A shame really because this mural is gorgeous.

I had not heard of muck rock until she came to indy in 2019 and painted a number of great pieces…read morearound the city. This gem is located on 10th street and on the side of Gomez bbq, it's an awesome combination of colors! I've always had a like of skulls (emo kid for life) and this is a combo of the Gomez bbq and 18th street brewery logos. (Both awesome places in themselves) Check out this art if you can, there are some other great pieces around 10th street as well as around the city! I think each piece of muck rocks art is unique and different.