Valpo Creates IN Indiana
Valpo Creates in Indiana by Alex Ann Allen on the exterior of Blockhead in Valparaiso is bold, dimensional, and full of movement that transforms the restaurant building’s corner into a vibrant explosion of color and geometry.
The mural features a striking interplay of angular forms and layered blocks that wrap seamlessly around the building’s corner—intensifying the illusion of depth and shifting perspective.
Allen’s palette ranges from cool teals and blues to radiant yellows, pinks, and violets, blending harmoniously into a kaleidoscopic pattern. The composition feels dynamic and architectural, almost like a crystalline structure expanding outward. Nestled within the design, the text “Valpo Creates in Indiana” celebrates the city’s identity as a growing hub for creativity and arts.
Mural in progress + dedication
“I love showing people the stunning standout mural we have. It’s very eye-catching and welcoming.”
Jacquelynn M, Blockhead employee
Alex Ann Allen is a traveling artist and curator based in South Bend, IN, specializing in portraiture and large-scale geometric color portals that merge abstraction with realism.
Passionate about the transformative power of public art, Alex is recognized for her work with youth, schools, colleges, and libraries, using murals to inspire hope, joy, and creativity in the next generation.
She is the founder and lead curator of Mural Mania, an annual mural festival that brings artists from across the country to her hometown, fostering community engagement through vibrant street art. Driven by a commitment to connection and empowerment, Alex’s work celebrates neighborhood pride and the unifying power of art across America.
About the mural location
Known for its craft brews, creative menu, and welcoming atmosphere, Blockhead Beerworks is a Valpo favorite. VCC thanks Blockhead for hosting this colorful mural on the east and south sides of their building at 1811 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383.
