Monday, October 14, 2013

Heidelberg Project

The Heidelberg project(HP) is a Detroit-based community organization that improves the lives of people and neighborhoods through art. It was created by Tyree Guyton in 1986 and it is basically an ongoing outdoor art project. After Guyton came back from the army, he saw his childhood neighborhood of Detroit in ruins. He wanted to change that in a way that would restore hope and pride in Detroit. The HP took an area where people were afraid to walk, even in daylight, and transformed it into one where neighbors took pride in and where visitors were welcome.  The Heidelberg project is great because it takes old discarded items and turns it into beautiful artwork. It also teaches children about art, community, and the environment. Like the Red Bull House of Art, the HP helps to open the door for emerging artists by showcasing four artists' work in the HP gallery per year. 

I love the Heidelberg Project and think that that neighborhood is so cool. I love how vibrant and creative the work that has been done is. It is very complex; you could look at it multiple times without noticing everything in it. I also love that its bringing more people to the area and improving the lives of those that live nearby or who are taking part in it.











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