About
Kyng Rhodes born in Indianapolis, Indiana is a visual artist whose work explores the conditions that shape daily life, from family and faith to care for the natural world. His practice creates space for reflection, connection, and dialogue. Rhodes’s current work often incorporates vibrant color, intricate botanical motifs, and stylized figures that bring joy and hope to complex stories.
Rhodes's artistic journey is deeply rooted in the intricate blend of his own experiences, spirituality, and a keen observation of the world around him. Rhodes’ and his work have been either mentioned or featured in several publications including Ebony, Forbes , and New York Times.
Exhibitions
2020 Eighteen: BLM | Indianapolis Art center | Indianapolis, IN
2020 Art of Protest | Herron School of Art | Indianapolis, IN
2021 Eighteen Art Collective : 365+ | Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN
2021 Stories of our Community: BLM | Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN
2021 Butter Fine Art Fair | The Stutz | Indianapolis, IN
2022 Butter Fine Art Fair | The Stutz | Indianapolis, IN
2022 Meet the Artist | Indianapolis Central Library | Indianapolis, IN
2022 18 Art Collective | Saks Fifth Gallery | Indianapolis, IN
2022 We. The Culture | Indianapolis Museum of Art | Indianapolis, IN
2023 Philadelphia Horticulture Show | Newfields | Philadelphia, PA
2023 Work in Progress: Conversations about American Art | Indianapolis Museum of Art | Indianapolis, IN
2023 Butter Fine Art Fair | The Stutz | Indianapolis, IN
2023 Artists of the World, Unite! | Saks Fifth Gallery | Indianapolis, IN
2023 Tiny Art Show | Gallery 924 | Indianapolis, IN
2024 Butter: Home Court | Indianapolis Artsgarden | Indianapolis, IN
2024 Butter Fine Art Fair | The Stutz | Indianapolis, IN
2024 Generations | Gregory and Appel | Indianapolis, IN
2024 Self Serenades | Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN
2024 Tiny Art Show | Gallery 924 | Indianapolis, IN
2025 Butter Fine Art Fair | The Stutz | Indianapolis, IN
2025 Tiny Art Show | Gallery 924 | Indianapolis, IN
2025 “Golden Ticket” Group Exhibition | Harrison Center Gallery | Indianapolis, IN
2026 Butter Fine Art Fair | Hollywood Park | Los Angeles, CA
2026 “Let There Be Light” Solo Exhibition | Gallery 924 | Indianapolis, IN
press
“GANGGANG leaders bring fine art fair to Indianapolis” Indianapolis Recorder, Breanna Cooper, August 2021
“‘Butter 2’ art fair draws thousands of attendees, generates over $250,000 in artwork sales”, Indianapolis Star, Claire Rafford, September 2022
“ A jolt of Inspiration at Philadelphia Flower Show’s “The Garden Electric”, New York Social Diary, Stephanie Green, March 2023
“A Tour Of Black Excellence In Indianapolis”, Forbes, Chad Scott, September 2023
“Five artists selected to create visuals for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials” Indianapolis Business Journal, Dave Lindquist, April 2024
“BUTTER Artist Series: Q + A with Kyng Rhodes” Pattern, Katie Freeman, September 2022
New Gainbridge Fieldhouse galleries depict ‘ The Art of the Game’” Indianapolis Business Journal, Dave Lindquist, September 2022
“Kyng Rhodes: Local Legend”, Newfields, Natalya Herndon, April 2023
“Meet The Founders Of BUTTER, An Art Fair Built On Giving Black Artists Their Cultural Reparations”, Forbes, Jasmine Browley, September 2023
““BUTTER Fine Art Fair is back for its fourth year” INDYtoday, Nicole Hernandez, August 2024
“ISO and GANGGANG team up for exhibition at Hilbert Circle Theatre” Chloe McGowan, Indianapolis Recorder, October 2024
“We. The Culture’: Inside the yearlong wait for Newfields show on Black artist collective” Indianapolis Star, Domenica Bongiovanni, September 2022
“Mural by local Black artist to go to Philadelphia Flower Show”, Indianapolis Recorder, Chloe McGowan, March 2023
“Work in Progress: Conversations about American Art” unveils at Newfields”, Indianapolis Recorder, Jade Jackson, June 2023
“IMU art collection continues to diversify with 3 new paintings added” News at IU, Indiana University, February 2024
“Visual artists say Butter fine art fair has altered their career trajectories” Indianapolis Business Journal, Dave Lindquist, August 2024
COLLABS
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
GANGGANG
Indianapolis Arts Council
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indiana Sports Corp
Lilly
Pacers
WWE