Birds of Indiana

This mural showcases, in grand scale, three common birds native to Indiana:  the blue jay, the goldfinch, and Indiana’s state bird, the cardinal. The birds are set in a lush landscape of native Indiana flowering trees.  The mural was commissioned by Buckingham Companies, the owner of the building, and was installed in summer and fall 2019.

French by birth, Mantra (Youri Cansell) is an international street/graffiti artist who began painting in 2008. His work frequently features insects, animals, and birds in tribute to the natural surroundings that he grew up with, and is characterized by hyper-realistic detail and deep color. His nickname comes from the repetition of his style, which he and others see as a spiritual connection to the unique universe he has created. Mantra also works under the names Youri Mantra and Mantra Voz.