This shimmery iridescent winged creature, with its unique natural beauty, is confronted with a sweet morsel. Despite its unfamiliarity with this strange manufactured worm, the bird is nonetheless tempted by the bait. Is it a trap? Most definitely.

Carl Leck is an Indianapolis-based painter and muralist.  His trompe-l’oeil (“fool the eye”) technique can be seen on numerous murals around town.

Taking the Bait was created through a partnership between Jiffy Lube of Indiana and the Arts Council of Indianapolis. The partnership is an opportunity to showcase local artists, beautify commercial corridors with original public art murals, and encourage viewers through positive images while expressing the goals of Jiffy Lube’s programming: Growing People Through Work.