INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - “As soon as I saw it, I was like, ‘That’s the one,’” said street artist Kwazar Martin.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Colts defeated...
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 in the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)(David J. Phillip | AP)
He’s talking about the inspiration behind his latest mural in Indianapolis.
Now located at 38th Street and College Avenue, a tribute to longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.
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“I wanted to do a tribute to him. He’s been giving for a long time to the city,” said Martin.
As a self-proclaimed Colts fan who grew up in the city, Martin says he remembers celebrating the team’s 2007 Super Bowl win when Irsay was leading the organization.
And so, he made his vision reality...
Indianapolis street artist paints mural in tribute to longtime Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim...
Indianapolis street artist paints mural in tribute to longtime Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay(WTHR)
“We wanted something to highlight one of his most proud moments,” Martin said. “That was a highlight. I know we only have one, but we are going to shed some light on that one until we get this next one that’s coming up!”
Several small details are brought to life in the mural.
“I wanted to do different gray tones in his suit,” Martin said. “I put his ring on. Of course, we got the infamous trophy up here. I worked at Lucas Oil Stadium, so I actually got to see this thing in person.”
Martin now does art full-time.
He says he first picked up a spray can during the COVID-19 pandemic, honing his skills inside a warehouse with a friend who does graffiti in New York.
“I just sharpened my skills in there until I got comfortable,” Martin said, “and then, I brought the work to the outside.”
The Irsay mural took about 24 hours to make, creating a lasting moment that is larger than life.
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