Kevin Lyons
MONSTER ALLEY MONSTERS
2020
Acrylic paint
Courtesy of OZ Art NWA and JustKids

Nine friendly, cloud-like mini monsters appear across several alleyways in downtown Bentonville. As part of the 2020 ARkanvas initiative, OZ Art NWA invited Kevin Lyons and 11 additional internationally renowned artists to mount murals across Arkansas to inspire and bring art to everyone in the wake of COVID-19.

Kevin Lyons is a creative director, illustrator, and artist based in Brooklyn, NY who may be best known for his collaborative designs and products with clothing companies such as Nike, Adidas, Converse, Vans, Umbro, Vans, Uniqlo, and Girl Skateboards, among others. His signature “monster” murals have appeared worldwide, reminding passersby that alleys and roads less traveled often have the best surprises.

(written by Carlyn Wilder, 2024)