Tyree guyton biography books

          This picture book biography of Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist, shows how he transformed his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into the....

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          “An inspiring, exciting introduction to avant-garde art and social commentary, this biography convinces young readers that art can exist, thrive and effect change outside in the real world.

          “ –Kirkus Reviews This uplifting picture book biography about community-based Detroit artist Tyree Guyton introduces the use of recycled items in art and how one person can make a big difference in the lives of young people.

          The illustrated children's book Magic Trash, by Jane Shapiro, covers Guyton's biography and the Heidelberg Project.

        1. Tyree Guyton is an American Neo-Expressionist artist who is a proponent of Graffiti art and Urban Environmental art.
        2. This picture book biography of Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist, shows how he transformed his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into the.
        3. "The works you will digest in this book speak to the mind of a person whose impact locally on the city of Detroit and globally on the contemporary art-world are immeasurable.
        4. Public artist and Heidelberg Project founder Tyree Guyton was born on August 24, in Detroit, Michigan to George Guyton and Betty Solomon Guyton.

          5. Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist, loved his childhood home–that’s where his grandpa Sam taught him to “paint the world.” So he wanted to wake people up… to make them see Detroit’s crumbling communities. Paintbrush in hand, Tyree cast his artistic spell, transforming everyday junk into magic trash.

          Soon local kids and families joined Tyree in rebuilding their neighborhood, discovering the healing power of art along the way.The story spans from Tyree’s childhood in 1950s Detroit to his early efforts to heal his com