In fall 2020, Midtown Indy commissioned three artists from the We Are artist group to create new murals for the ground floor windows of Midtown’s Concord Building. The theme of the murals is “investing in the community,” with each mural representing a different kind of investment, including knowledge and love. Participating artist Gary Gee says he hopes the artwork brightens up peoples’ days. “Public art is relevant, especially since there’s a lot going on right now and people are feeling darkness and despair. We’re hoping the murals can bring positive impact and spark some conversation.”

Gary Gee is a painter, sculptor, and graphic designer. He received his associate’s degree in Fine Art from Ivy Tech Community College and his B.F.A. in Integrated Studio Practice from the Herron School of Art, IUPUI. He has received numerous awards and shows his work regularly in Indianapolis.

Omar Rashan is a figurative illustrator and fine artist, creating paintings, design projects, and community interventions. He has been a featured artist at Tea’s Me Cafe and appears in the Meet the Artist, Flava Fresh, and We Are group exhibitions on a regular basis.

Latoya Marlin is known for her paintings of strong, voluptuous women that speak of love, friendship, sisterhood, and appreciating the skin you’re in. She studied art at Indiana University Bloomington and relies on her family’s history of creativity to keep her energized in her work.