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as an outdoor art environment in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Today, the project is recognized around the world as a demonstration of the power of creativity in creating hope and a bright vision for the future. The Heidelberg Project hopes to offer a new approach to the growing problems of urban sprawl and decay facing many American cities (...)Top photos chosen by u all:
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Made by stenbough
Love, Life, Unity. Early last week, a friend and I visited The Heidelberg Project in Detroit, off of Heidelberg Street. The art located on this street was both shocking and amazing. The artist, Tyree Guyton, wanted to transform the quickly deteriorating section of east Detroit into art, instead of the poverty and abandonment it represented. He cleaned up the street and painted on almost every surface area within a square block. He took objects such as vacuum cleaners and stuffed animals and turned the property into a giant urban art environment. It really is amazing up close. When we were taking some photos of the display, he was outside doing what he does best, painting the street colorful. My photos have been edited to project my feelings towards the art, which is one of teamwork, hope and unity. This photo is of a fence when you first walk in. The bright, cheery colors welcome visitors as they walk around this outdoor art display. This particular artwork is from a house with the sign Detroit Industrial Gallery posted on the front and is located on Heidelberg street. The artist is Tim Burke and he is one of the contributers on Heidelberg Street. Check him out on Flickr and see what his work is all about! www.heidelberg.org/ Please note that the content of the images is copyright © the Heidelberg Project. For permissions to use these photos, contact both me and the Tim Burke.
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Made by DetroitDerek
I have been a fan of the Heidelberg Project for quite awhile, and recently saw a picture by Rhonda-Marie and wanted to try my own version of her shot. Using art to provoke thought, promote discussion, inspire action and heal communities... The Heidelberg Project is art, energy and community. It’s an open-air art environment in the heart of an urban community on Detroit’s East Side. Tyree Guyton, founder and artistic director uses everyday, discarded objects to create a two block area full of color, symbolism and intrigue. Now in its 21st year, the Heidelberg Project is recognized around the world as a demonstration of the power of creativity to transform all those whose lives it touches. The Heidelberg Project offers a forum for ideas, a seed of hope, and a bright vision for the future. It's about taking a stand to save forgotten neighborhoods. It's about helping people think outside the box and its about offering solutions. It's about healing communities through art - and it's working! , Text taken from www.heidelberg.org - please go there and take a look around, buy a book or shirt or make a donation. Tyree and his group have done some amazing things with abandoned houses and discarded items, turning them into art.
Woman in the Woods ( More art from Tim Burke - Heidelberg Project )
Made by DetroitDerek
Tim Burke is an amazing artist that has been involved in the Detroit Art Scene for over 20 years, the last 6 at the Heidelberg Project. He takes discarded items and makes art outof them, I have some other pictures of his work in my Heidelberg Set here on Flickr. You can take a look at some more of his work ( pictures by the artist himself ) at and more on the Heidelberg Project at www.Heidelberg.org . Tim also has some items available for sale at various art galleries in the area, including the gift shop at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Dotty Wotty House - Heidelberg Project
Made by DetroitDerek
Considered the most famous house in the Heidelberg Project, this house has been in Tyree's family since 1947. This is where Tyree first was inspired to paint, the dots represent two things: His Grandfathers love of jellybeans, and the unity of all people. Please see www.heidelberg.org to learn more about this very cool outdoor art exhibit. I modified the sky but did not touch the color of the building in this shot.
Found: Weapons of Mass Destruction - Alcohol ( Artist: Tim Burke )
Made by DetroitDerek
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This is a video that I created for my MBA capstone project....2006
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