Artist: Chris DeShazo

Location: 603 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL

Materials: Existing wall and paint

Installation date: 2025

This stunning mural centers on the elegance of monarch butterflies. Painted by renowned muralist Chris DeShazo, a cluster of pink and purple flowers captures monarchs at rest with great detail and dramatic contrast against the background.

The large monarch butterfly dominating the mural is created in such a dynamic way, it appears to be in mid-flight and adds a sense of motion. Carbondale Conscientious calls to the themes of environmental awareness and local pride in the beauty and love of nature, which are an important part of life in the region.