The “live and let live” sentiment endemic to life in Fletcher Place and Fountain Square is exemplified by this linear mural by graphic design team Flatland Kitchen.  “Love Whoever is Around to be Loved” is taken from a quote by Indianapolis-born author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., in his second novel Sirens of Titan (1959):  “It took us that long to realize that a purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.”  The design of the mural is reminiscent of Vonnegut’s own art, with unusual perspectives, spiky lines, and limited color.  The artists painted it on the alley wall of the building containing Amelia’s Bakery, a company for which they created the store design and branding identity.

Flatland Kitchen is an Indianapolis-based two-person team of designers specializing in restaurant identity design, environmental graphics, and culture branding.  Rebekah and Eric Nolan also design public art, album covers, and flyers and other ephemera.