In Indianapolis, Ind. the mural above is painted outside of a restaurant has gotten mixed responses from neighbors.
According to the owner of Beholder, Jonathan Brooks, the mural raising concerns was done by a graffiti artist from Los Angeles. Brooks said the artist, Jules Muck, was in town and was looking for places to leave her work and asked him if she could use the wall. Brooks said he didn't even know what Muck was going to do.
The owners of Beholder released the following statement Thursday afternoon:
We appreciate the interest and feedback from the community on Beholder’s new mural by Jules Muck, a prominent L.A. graffiti artist that we are honored to have in our great city. As a restaurant that thrives on creative exploration, we are inspired by local food, the surrounding community, and artists both local and national. We have invested in the near Eastside community, local food vendors, and many artists and artisans who contributed to the unique environment that is Beholder. Inside you will find custom tables and a gold plated bar by Herron graduate and local furniture maker Donald Mee, a mural by another Herron grad, Justin Cooper, along with graffiti by other local artists. On our plates, you find pears from Fruit Loop Acres right down the street as well as ingredients sourced from around the world. We have created this space and this food to encourage our community to explore culinary and cultural boundaries. Not everyone is going to get it - the food- the art - we understand that, but we will continue to support and contribute to the creative culture in Indianapolis.