Carl Leck’s mural Nature Wins was completed with the help of volunteers during Lilly’s Global Day of Service as part of the Vibrant Corridors project in October of 2014.

The mural features an underground tangle of roots and flowers, with trees breaking through the surface towards sunlight.  The physical condition of the mural site provided inspiration for Leck’s design.  He stated, “Man can construct and reshape his environment, but without consistent maintenance and upkeep, nature will take back what is rightfully hers. Mother Nature persistently reminds us, “nature wins.’ ”  

The mural is located on Madison Avenue near the Eli Lilly corporate headquarters.