The design of this mural is inspired by the geometric shapes of farming barns, barn quilts, and the prairie-scapes that the artist grew up seeing around the Indiana countryside. According to the artist, farming is an essential element of what makes midwestern life what it is today and he wanted to honor it in this commissioned work for a very large wall. The inclusion of “317” and “Indianapolis” locates the landscape more specifically, and the text is what gives a street-art edge to the mural. The title of the piece refers to an early 20th century art movement championed by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, that uses simple, flat geometric shapes and a limited color palette as a metaphor for spiritual purity.

Nick Smith is a multidisciplinary artist based in Indianapolis, specializing in abstracts and post-graffiti stylings.  He also produces graffiti work under the name Sean Savant, in homage to his autistic brother.