Known for his stylized and surreal landscapes, Christian Quintin’s mural greets travelers as they enter the Fountain Square neighborhood, one of Indianapolis’ six cultural districts. Quintin’s mural was created to appear as a painting on a wall rather than a full-wall mural. His quiet and serene imagery complements this vibrant cultural district. The mural was one of 46 murals commissioned by the Arts Council of Indianapolis as part of its nationally renowned 46 for XLVI mural initiative.

Christian Quintin was born in the town of Saint Brieuc, on the northern coast of Brittany, France. He studied at the Beaux Arts Academy in Paris and moved to the United States in 1981. His work has been exhibited in many solo and group shows, in galleries and museums such as the Vorpal Gallery in San Francisco and the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Christian was represented by the famed Vorpal Gallery in San Francisco and New York, which gave its first U.S. show to M.C. Escher. He has also been the recipient of numerous public and private commissions. Christian now lives in Northern California.