Two prairie stories: Lindsey Kernodle’s murals in Winfield and Holton

Two Kansas walls, one artist, and two ways of looking at the prairie. Lindsey Kernodle’s Bison in Wildflowers in Winfield and Eastern Tallgrass Prairie in Holton share an ecological theme, but invite different kinds of attention.

The comparison below draws on the photographs and descriptions in their Kansas Murals listings. It is an invitation to look closely at the art, then explore each mural’s location and story.

Bison in Wildflowers: start with one animal

The Winfield listing describes the mural as a celebration of the bison’s role in the prairie. Its accompanying artist statement connects grazing with the conditions that allow wildflowers to flourish. That gives the work a specific point of entry: an animal is part of a larger living system.

As you look at the mural, consider the relationship between the bison and the plants around it. The title brings both into focus. Rather than reading the flowers as decoration, the listing invites us to see them as part of the story.

Eastern Tallgrass Prairie: look at the whole habitat

The Holton listing takes a wider view. Its description emphasizes the prairie’s biodiversity and the importance of protecting it. The subject is the ecosystem itself, including the life that a passing view of grassland can miss.

Look for the different forms of life represented in the artwork and how they share the wall. Where the Winfield mural offers the bison as a starting point, this work invites a broader exploration of the habitat.

What connects the two murals?

Both works turn attention toward relationships in nature. In Winfield, the listing explains a particular ecological role. In Holton, it emphasizes the variety of life within a habitat. Read together, the murals offer complementary perspectives: a focal animal and the larger environment it helps us think about.

• Shared artist: both listings credit Lindsey Kernodle.
• Winfield: a bison-centered story about the prairie.
• Holton: a broader celebration of tallgrass biodiversity.
• A way to look: compare which details catch your eye first, then return to each image to notice what you missed.

There’s a few reasons to return to the images. Look once more, something may feel diferent. Each of these scenes have a detail to follow.

Choose your next mural stop

These murals are in different Kansas communities. Open the individual listings for recorded addresses and map links before planning a visit. The directory does not establish current access conditions or visiting hours.

Explore more Winfield murals or browse murals in Holton. You can also find more work credited to Lindsey Kernodle in the collection.

Sources and image credits

This comparison is based on the Bison in Wildflowers listing and the Eastern Tallgrass Prairie listing. Artwork is credited to Lindsey Kernodle. Images are drawn from those directory entries; separate photographer credits are not supplied here.