Israel Solomon

"Lemonade Stand," 2020, 60 x 48 inches.Israel Solomon is an American painter, muralist and educator based in Indianapolis, Indiana known for his colorful geometric paintings depicting people and community. Solomon has painted murals and exhibited work across the United States, including at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Indianapolis Art Center, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago).

Early life Solomon grew up in Kokomo, Indiana. In 2019, he earned a masters of education from Marian University.

Career For a time, Solomon taught art at KIPP Indy College Prep Middle School. He is active in the Indianapolis art scene, creating public murals and exhibiting with local organizations including the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indiana Black Expo, and the BUTTER Art Fair run by Ganggang. Solomon collaborated with Major League Soccer in 2021 for their Juneteenth celebration. In 2022 he received a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship through the Indy Arts Council, funded by Lilly Endowment. He maintains a studio at the Harrison Center.

Art style Solomon paints with bold colors and geometric shapes, often utilizing acrylic paint on large-scale canvas. Many of his works are portraits of family, friends, community members and individuals he is inspired by.