A Walk Through Wonder: Art in the Loop’s 2025 Art Walk

Adrianne Clayton reflects on the meaning behind Reflection

On June 25th, Art in the Loop took a lucky group of art lovers on a vibrant walking tour to explore the 2025 Art in the Loop artworks. The journey began at the River Market West Streetcar Stop located on 4th and Delaware street, where artist Taylor Fourt welcomed us into her magical piece titled Kansas City Grows Up—a whimsical space inviting us to escape daily stress and reconnect with loved ones in peace and joy. 

Our next stop was Library Southbound (9th and Main), where a serene character in Adrianne Clayton’s piece invites viewers to pause and reflect. Reflection, inspired by a quiet moment with her daughter, Adrianne asked herself what her little one might be thinking. That moment of stillness blossomed into a visual reminder to embrace the present and create something beautiful with it.

Edwing Mendez observes the work of fellow artist David Morris.

At Kauffman Center Southbound (16th and Main) artist David Morris greeted us with a dynamic piece filled with musical notes, instruments, and swirling shapes. Two central figures represent not individuals, but communities—united by sound, creativity, and culture. Music is Community is a dream realized: a bridge connecting the Crossroads district to the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.

Then came a surprise at Crossroads Southbound (19th & Main): Miranda Clark’s mesmerizing moiré-inspired piece titled Jewel. With backgrounds in illustration and architecture, she designed a work that moves with the viewer’s perspective, making each step a new experience. Her goal? To transform Kansas Citians’ daily routines into joyful moments. 

Next, we were introduced to the colorful nostalgia of Under Our Feet by Kansas City artist Miranda Pietzch. Inspired by a road rug she found in a local thrift store, her mural is packed with hidden Easter eggs—playful nods to joy, memory, and imagination. Among them is Donovan, the only car in the mural, representing a special piece of her life.

A few blocks away on the ARTwall located on 13th and Grand, Woven for the Cosmos by Edwing Mendez highlights a downtown building in digital warmth. Designed like a serape, this piece quietly carries emotional weight. While not meant to be political, the word “HOME” resonates deeply. Inspired by childhood memories and a deep sense of place, Edwing blended tradition with tech to create something uniquely his. Whether home is a place, a moment, or a person, this piece invites us to reflect on what it means to us.

On the way back from our tour, we admired Newcomer by MacKenzie Fulmer. This piece captures her first experience in Kansas City, 10 years ago when she applied to the Kansas City Art Institute. The wide-eyed sense of wonder in her character reflects that magical feeling of discovering a place where you belong—a feeling many of us share, whether about Kansas City or something more personal.

To wrap things up, we hopped aboard streetcar #814, fully wrapped in Max Dlabick’s Interplanetary Joyride. Filled with quirky creatures, surprise cheeses, and playful color, Max’s piece turns an ordinary ride into a magical moment. It’s a reminder that joy can live in the everyday—and sometimes, a quick streetcar trip is all we need to breathe before returning to the rush of life.

Onboard #814, where magical designs turn a simple ride into a wonder-filled journey.

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