03 Oct Four Day Ray Showcase: “COLORS” by Craig Mullins
It is easy to overlook the profound role color plays in our daily lives. A shade of blue might calm us, a burst of red may energize, while soft neutrals can quietly soothe. For artist Craig Mullins, color isn’t just an element of design — it’s the foundation of his creative process. His upcoming exhibit, COLORS, invites viewers to experience how palettes alone can transform time, emotion, and perspective.
Mullins’ career path began in architecture, earning his Bachelor of Architecture from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning. That training instilled a precision with perspective and form, but it also sharpened his sensitivity to color. Today, his work fuses the structural clarity of an architect with the expressive freedom of an artist, resulting in pieces that balance order and emotion.
At the heart of COLORS lies Mullins’ three guiding principles: subject matter, composition, and, above all, color. Over the years, he has grown more experimental, embracing bold color relationships that challenge and captivate the eye. He explains, “An artist can use the same subject matter and composition over and over, but with a change in the colors, the painting can change in a very dramatic way.”
For Mullins, the exploration of color is deeply personal. Through years of experimentation, he has developed a palette of over 200 mixed hues that appear consistently throughout his work. Each choice, whether subtle or striking, becomes a deliberate expression of mood and meaning. COLORS reflects this journey, showcasing how shifts in tone and shade can alter not only a canvas, but also the way we experience it.
This exhibition offers viewers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the power of color and its ability to influence feeling, memory, and perception. COLORS will be on view at Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers from October 8 through December 27, 2025. Reception details will be announced soon. Four Day Ray is located at 11671 Lantern Road in Fishers, Sunday and Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00.