Indianapolis Island

Indianapolis Island is a white fiberglass structure floating on a dock system in the lake at Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. The installation features a circular front deck with built-in seating and a wooden door for entry.

The installation was created in 2010 when the Indianapolis Museum of Art wanted to blend art with nature across its expansive grounds. It grew from the museum's goal to make art feel integrated into the natural landscape.

Different artists move in each summer and reshape the interior space according to their own vision. This makes the structure a constantly changing place where creativity and natural surroundings connect.

The best way to see this is by walking through the park, especially during warmer months when artists are occupying the structure. Access and proximity depend on current museum programming, so checking ahead is helpful.

Artist Katherine Ball created an experimental water purification system using mushrooms during her time on the platform. The system filtered lake contaminants, showing how the installation serves purposes beyond artistic expression.

Location: Indianapolis

Inception: 2010

Creator: Andrea Zittel

Made from material: Polystyrene, resin, fiberglass

GPS coordinates: 39.83008,-86.18827

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42