Photo of the Week- Heidelberg!!

This week's photo of the week is actually a collection of photos from a visit we made to the Heidelberg Project in Detroit. 

The Heidelberg project was started by Tyree Guyton 26 years ago. the Heidelberg Project to me is a testament to the drive and motivation that people of Detroit have to make their city a better place. Tyree began by taking objects such as toys, stuffed animals, and other things people would classify as junk and attached it to much of the neighborhood. Much of the art is certainly abstract which is not always the type of art that I understand or even enjoy all that much, but this neighborhood project was certainly an awesome piece. The art became somewhat of a show bringing more and more people to the once somewhat deserted city block. To some it seems tacky, but bottom line it has gained national attention and continues to bring attention to the growing problem of abandoned homes in the Detroit area. 

See, not your typical art show or neighborhood, but this is an example of an individual in a community taking control of his neighborhood and beautifying it in his own way. Another example of the people of Detroit working hard for their city!

Here is some more information about the project, gives a little more specific history with its creation and even some of the ways the city clashed with Tyree in the midst of its creation, I encourage you to check it out! 
http://www.heidelberg.org/


Happy Monday!