Medium: Exterior paint on CMU block and brick
Date: 2021
Size: 3,500 sqft
Location: Wes Montgomery Park, Indianapolis, Indiana
Commissioning entity: Eli Lilly
Every year, Lilly employees volunteer in local communities around the world through their Global Day of Service. They partner with local organizations and artists to advance their efforts to promote healthy lives, healthy minds, and healthy communities. Lilly employees have volunteered in 65 countries and given more than 1.2 million hours since 2008. In 2021, more than 60 Eli Lilly volunteers led by artists Israel Solomon and Koda Witsken installed a four-wall Wes Montgomery mural at Wes Montgomery Park on the main building in Indianapolis, IN as a beautification project for the community. Wes’ son, Robert, was in attendance to honor his father, jazz guitar legend, Wes Montgomery. See the video below to view volunteers in action!