Although the downtown of Mooresville took a hit from the spring 2020 tornado, things are looking…read moremuch better today as a new mural was added to the downtown area by local business Something More. The business hired a local artist, Kylin Brown (Plainfield) to paint a colorful mural of wings on the side of their business. The wings are feathery and painted in shades of aqua, sunset orange, and sunflower yellow. I am not sure if the artist simply painted something that was asked for by the business (visitors can stand in front of the wings for one of those "instagram moments",) or was left to her own imagination to create the wings. The mural has high visibility, especially with the bright colors as you approach the stop light at Indiana St and Main from the east. The mural, though nicely executed, does not offer much originality since there are other murals in the Indy Metro area by artists Jamie Locke & Megan Jefferson (along the Monon in Broad Ripple) and by Kelsey Montague (on the near south side near the Pacers' Fieldhouse) that are basically the same idea of painting a mural of two open wings that a person may stand in front of for an "instagram moment". Although Mooresville doesn't have a lot of public art, it is nice to see there is starting to be a collection of art downtown for visitors to check out while located within a short walking distance of small shops and restaurants. Review #3785

The city of Mooresville added a second mural by local artist Kylin Brown to the growing collection…read moreof public art. The newest mural was added to the side of the M&A Automotive Repair in 2020. The mural is easily visible from Bridge Street just west of the local Lowe's but across the street. The mural features a bright yellow background to catch your eye. The main focus of the mural is a black highway with numerous old cars and trucks and features a M&A tow truck driving along. There is a "greeting card" welcoming visitors to Mooresville. There are some inset images that appear to be old polaroids that have been taped to the mural (but oversized probably several feet across.) The mural not only draws attention to the business and lets you know it is auto related. But with the bright colors, it clearly shows a bit of history for the city that the business has been part of for a long time. I like that the business hired a local artist (from Plainfield) to create the mural and thereby, supports the local arts. If I had a car, I would definitely check this place out since it is locally owned and supportive of the community. But this review is strictly for the artwork. I enjoy noticing all the details that the artist has placed within the mural. Review #3802

The Indianapolis Airport has always been on the front end of art. It is an art gallery in disguise…read more You will find this piece at the end of the arrivals area, outside of baggage claim. It is the center piece of a little plaza area over there. It is an eye catching piece that is the work of St Louis artist Nathan Pierce. It is an abstract piece made of acrylic and steel. It is currently a temporary piece that is slated to be on exhibit at the airport from January 2022 to January 2024. The sculpture is intended to be a visual representation of travel by activating the viewer's imagination to travel through time, space, and color. When I look at the sculpture, I see the letter "C" as a theme for some reason. I did not see anything that made me think travel. It is a nice-looking piece though. I like how the colorful acrylic panels complete the steel structures. I also like the mesh steel piece. It is in excellent shape and very appealing to the eyes. If you do view the sculpture, make sure that you see it from different angles to give you a different perspective. The sculptures looks completely different depending on where you are viewing it from. I do not recommend making a special trip just to see this sculpture. It is best to check this out if you are flying in or out of the airport or if you have some other type of business there. Parking here outside of that can be tricky and is subject to airport parking restrictions, including parking fees for the garge and lots and no unattended vehicles or stopping in front of the terminal. It is defiantly worth a look though.

In 2017, Mooresville received its first public art mural courtesy of an organization called Nue…read moreOrigin. The abstract done in pastel colors covers the entire side of a local bakery. The mission of Nue Origin and its founder Zack Wathen is to use art to bring something positive (in their case, Christianity) into the lives of young people who may be at risk due to the negative pressures from social media and the negative influences that the youth encounter. The youth help in the painting and through the creative process, become involved in finding a release for their self expression and possibly, new friendships. Review #1969

Beautiful mural that wraps around the building! Butterflies, cone flowers and a shout out to the…read morestate of Indiana. Located on a church building in downtown Plainfield and really brightens up the alley it's in.

Something cool to look at when approaching the Indianapolis airport. Colorful fencing with…read moredifferent patterns along the way. Clearly I do not know anything about art, so I just go with my feelings and I do like this piece. Livens up the drab airport surroundings. Unfortunately I am usually the one driving, so I haven't been able to snap pictures.

This mural is a unique 3D mural that is made of more than 300,000 colorful recyclable cups. It…read morespans more than 14,000 square feet, making it the largest art installation of its kind. It is the work of artist Jackie Head, who won the job out of 29 other applicants. Head specializes in 3D art and her work can be seen all around the city. Making this piece was no small feat. This is her largest project by far. It took Head about 5 months to complete. I remember driving by a few times on my way to catch a flight, wondering what they were doing over there. The mural is very colorful and eye catching and has colorful geometric patterns running its length. You will find one of the designs resemble a checkered flag (a nod to the Indy 500). Another resembles the rainbow carpet from the old IND terminal. The best view is from the road approaching the terminal. It may be hard to find a spot to park and enjoy the piece from there though as it is marked as no parking. You can also view the mural from the cell-phone lot. You can get a longer more stationary look from there, but it is like looking at a sweater from the backside, you can kind of see it, but it is not the best. The mural is intended to be viewed from the road entering the airport. I am not saying that I pulled over on the side of the road to get a quick look, but you will have to be creative to get a look from the road as the mural is intended to be. If you want to catch the mural, you have time. It will be on display for at least 3 years and do not worry about the cups that make it up. They will either be reused or recycled. I really like this mural. You do not see many like this. I could only imagine what it took to bring this project together. I understand that this is not a destination piece and would probably only be viewed by someone visiting the airport, either to fly out, drop someone off or pick someone up. I am glad that I was able to check it out and share my experience.

This is a nice mural that is facing the Plainfield Dairy Queen and on the side of Al's Donuts. It…read moreis the work of Kylin Brown and commissioned by Main Street Plainfield and Duke Energy. It was completed in June 2021. It is is you typical Welcome to (fill in the blank) style with a pretty basic design and concept. It is in nice shape and even though it is pretty basic, it still has some nice art work. Brown has work all over the state that is worth checking out. She is definitely a rising star in the mural game. The mural has the word "Plainfield" with each letter containing a scene that is native to the town. They are not overly detailed, but you get the picture. I like the color usage in this mural. Parking to get a closer look at this mural is simple. I just pulled into Al's back lot and checked the mural out. This is not a destination piece, but something to see if you are in the area and driving by. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at other attractions or restaurants in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

As downtown Plainfield transforms from old run down buildings to a growing and people friendly…read morearea, I was pleased to see the town follow the example of numerous successfully transformed towns/cities in the area by adding public art to make the places that might be prone to graffiti and shadows sprout with planned images that promote the local businesses. On the west side of downtown, local business Al's Donuts has allowed two walls of the business to be enhanced by artwork from local artists. The largest of the murals (easily seen by those east bound on US40/Main Street) Simply states welcome to Plainfield. It was painted by Kylin Brown. A smaller second mural on the south wall by a different artist shows a full sized gorilla carrying an oversized donut from Al's by artist JD Coles. The large mural is colorful, while the smaller is somewhat whimsical. I am more familiar with the work of Brown. She has at least two other murals in Mooresville that I have also reviewed on Yelp for those who are interested. I might have given the Plainfield mural a slightly higher rating if it had more artistic flair than such a literal main street appearance. Personal note: my wife and I tried hiring Brown for a mural on our own property, but after several attempts to hire her, she failed to show up at a scheduled meeting and did not return further calls/attempts to reschedule. Her pricing is more affordable than some of the other local artists I've seen getting a lot of work around the metro area. I understand that not all artists are great business people, but if you have a paying customer contacting you, I think it is worth a call back. Review #3958

Colonel Harvey Weir Cook is the namesake of the road that the Indianapolis airport is located. He…read morewas a pioneer of commercial and military aviation in Indiana and is credited with founding the city's first principal airport and predecessor of IND, the Indianapolis Municipal Airport, in 1931. This statute is the work of Terre Haute Artist Bill Wolfe, and it took him two years to complete. It sits prominently at the center entrance to the Airport's Ticketing Hall and greets visitors as they are coming off the escalator from the parking garage and rental car area. It stands seven-feet tall, is made of bronze and sits on a 1 ton limestone base. They statue weighs about 500 bounds itself. The statue is flanked by two small metals stands holding a black informational plaque. The one on the left lists some of Colonel Cook's accomplishments and the statues donors. The one on the right lists his military accomplishments. The statue is displayed prominently in the airport and demands your attention. It is very detailed and from what I have seen, an accurate depiction of Colonel Cook. I understand, that the sculpture it is located in the Airport, making it is hard to get to and impractical to just make a special trip to see. The vast majority of people seeing this sculpture will be flying in or out (to some extent) of the airport. Some may be waiting for someone to meet someone getting off the plane, while others walking their friend or loved one to the gate.

This is a permanent piece in the Indianapolis Airport's Art Collection. It is located between the…read more2nd and 3rd level of the airport's parking garage, suspended between the walkways. It is the work of local artist Greg Hull, who created the piece in 2008. It consists of 11 individual red balloon looking structures that meant to be "kinetic elements". The artists describes a much deep meaning for this piece, which is way above my head. They say "the final work embodies layers of complexity that were developed and executed through collaboration with professionals in a variety of fields." The piece does add some decorative value to the garage though. The structures are starting to show signs of fading and wear, a bit. But I am sure that I would too, if I was exposed to the elements for almost 15 years. So, considering all that, it looks pretty good. If you park or go through the garage, you cannot help but see this piece. However, because it is located in the Airport, more specifically it's parking garage, it is hard to get to and impractical to make a special trip just to see. With that being said, just keep an eye out if you park in the garage or have some time to kill and want to run over there and check it out. And if you do understand what is going one here, please enlightened me. I am lost in the red ballons. I can't see any interpretation past their beauty. They have me hypnotized.