Artist Statement: Detroit Cool - A Sense of Place

Nothing Stops Detroit

Eastern Market Murals in the Market is a curated public art event that is now an integral part of the Eastern Market experience. More than 50 local and international muralists are invited each year to create large-scale public art in the district. This creation of murals has a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood by increasing foot traffic, economic development and improving safety. The yearly festival showcases Detroit's creative spirit and includes exhibitions, installations, live music, children's workshops, community events, artist talks and more throughout the Eastern Market District.

Naturel x Rick Williams

Eastern Market Murals in the Market is a curated public art event that is now an integral part of the Eastern Market experience. More than 50 local and international muralists are invited each year to create large-scale public art in the district. This creation of murals has a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood by increasing foot traffic, economic development and improving safety. The yearly festival showcases Detroit's creative spirit and includes exhibitions, installations, live music, children's workshops, community events, artist talks and more throughout the Eastern Market District.

We Are Family

NOT Heidelberg Project: Yes, it's for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

This is NOT Heidelberg

NOT Heidelberg Project: Yes, it's for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

S&H Greenstamps

NOT Heidelberg Project: Yes, it's for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Faces in the Hood

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Polka Dot Boat

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Winder-Riopelle: Pantone

Eastern Market Murals in the Market is a curated public art event that is now an integral part of the Eastern Market experience. More than 50 local and international muralists are invited each year to create large-scale public art in the district. This creation of murals has a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood by increasing foot traffic, economic development and improving safety. The yearly festival showcases Detroit's creative spirit and includes exhibitions, installations, live music, children's workshops, community events, artist talks and more throughout the Eastern Market District.

Denial

Eastern Market Murals in the Market is a curated public art event that is now an integral part of the Eastern Market experience. More than 50 local and international muralists are invited each year to create large-scale public art in the district. This creation of murals has a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood by increasing foot traffic, economic development and improving safety. The yearly festival showcases Detroit's creative spirit and includes exhibitions, installations, live music, children's workshops, community events, artist talks and more throughout the Eastern Market District.

Meers Produce

Eastern Market Murals in the Market is a curated public art event that is now an integral part of the Eastern Market experience. More than 50 local and international muralists are invited each year to create large-scale public art in the district. This creation of murals has a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood by increasing foot traffic, economic development and improving safety. The yearly festival showcases Detroit's creative spirit and includes exhibitions, installations, live music, children's workshops, community events, artist talks and more throughout the Eastern Market District.

Detroit Eastern Market

Eastern Market Murals in the Market is a curated public art event that is now an integral part of the Eastern Market experience. More than 50 local and international muralists are invited each year to create large-scale public art in the district. This creation of murals has a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood by increasing foot traffic, economic development and improving safety. The yearly festival showcases Detroit's creative spirit and includes exhibitions, installations, live music, children's workshops, community events, artist talks and more throughout the Eastern Market District.

The Corner

Old Tiger Stadium Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Tiger Cat

Old Tiger Stadium Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Bleacher Creatures

Old Tiger Stadium Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Tiger Tickets

Old Tiger Stadium Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Budweiser

Old Tiger Stadium Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

The Other Corner

Old Tiger Stadium Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Domino Hoods

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Polka Dot Estate

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Polka Dot House & Penny Car

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Doors of Opportunity on the House of Soul

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Clock & House of Soul

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me

Sunday Morning

Heidelberg Project Convergence of art, politics, energy and community; an open-air public art installation in the heart of a Detroit neighborhood. Note: This image is NOT for sale. Detroit is much more than neglect and ruins. Detroit is home to incredible architecture, public art installations, rich history, quality and diverse products, gritty citizens proud of our city and roots, champion sports team and more. Detroit's motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.."we hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes". Pride • Guts • Soul • Hope Believe in Detroit, it inspires me