The Heidelberg Project – A Detroit Landmark
Rockin’ Road Trips stopped by and took advantage of the sunshine and blue skies to check out The Heidelberg Project: an amazing block of urban art started 40 years ago…
Dotty’s Dog House has a roof made of stuffed animals and three chid-sized photo ops on the front. A large shoe pile is next to the house. Doyy’s Dog HOuse sits on the corner of the Heidelberg Project block.
Donielle FlynnRockin' Road Trips stopped by and took advantage of the sunshine and blue skies to check out The Heidelberg Project: an amazing block of urban art started 40 years ago by Tyree Guyton. Tyree wanted to make art more accessible to those that might not make it in to a museum so he started creating art where he grew up... on Heidelberg Street in Detroit.
The art of The Heidelberg Project is not your typical art. Tyree creates art using thrown away items. Pictured below is the Vacuum Graveyard (I made up display names for my favorite pieces).
Donielle FlynnI love this piece. A bunch of vacuums with different types of cleaning and gardening gloves stuck on the tops of the vacuums. RIP
The Heidelberg Project: The Dotty Wotty House
The art Tyree started creating back in 1986 has spilled over to the entire block on Heidelberg. There's even a house just off of Heidelberg that has been claimed as part of the project. Tyree's mother Betty still lives in the Dotty Wotty House on Heidelberg and Tyree is still creating art.
Donielle FlynnBeing on the street was pretty magical. The block is an extremely creative space.
Take a Tour!
The hours of operation are as follows, "The outdoor art environment is free and open to the public daily, from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m." That's per Heidelberg.org I suggest checking the website out. It's got great info about their history and best practices for being a considerate guest on Heidelberg Street. You can also make donations there. The Heidelberg Project helps the surrounding neighborhoods with upkeep (lawn mowing repairs of neglected properties etc).
I walked up and down the street, did it again and saw completely different things. It's a lot to take in. I noticed there was a time theme through many pieces: either clocks our just various times written on different art pieces. They also have an exceptional amount of shoes. Shoes used in art pieces... a big pile of shoes, and shoes hanging from a fence. Video next: pictures below.
Walk Through The Heidelberg Project
If you haven't been, I highly recommend. The Heidelberg Project is a unique Detroit landmark with amazing spirit and history.
Photos From The Heidelberg Project
Dotty's Dog House
Donielle FlynnDotty's Dog House has a roof made of stuffed animals and three chid-sized photo ops on the front. A large shoe pile is next to the house. Doyy's Dog HOuse sits on the corner of the Heidelberg Project block.
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Hood-lums
Donielle FlynnAnother one of my favorite pieces at The Heidelberg Project. Several car hoods served as the painter's' canvases. This one is my personal favorite.
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Talking Heads
Donielle FlynnI loved this! Cinderblock faces with phones on their heads. Who can it be now?
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The Time Is Now
Donielle FlynnTime was a recurring theme in the Heidelberg Project.
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The Brick Stack
Donielle FlynnThere was something very Zen about this piece for me. It reminds me of rocking stacking art.
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No Way In
Donielle FlynnI'm assuming there is a way into this house, but who knows? Seeing it from the side and the front, no windows or door were visible.
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We're Gonna Need a Bigger Block
Donielle FlynnJAWS is a part of the Heidelberg Project. I really love this piece.
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Toilet Time
Donielle FlynnToilet Time at the Heidelberg Project... 9:12 is a great time to use the toilet... just not this toilet. Time was a definite theme throughout the Heidelberg Poject.
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This Ride Is Money
Donielle FlynnThis was my favorite car of The Heidelberg Project. If you look closely at the Front fender, you'll see a bunch of coins that have been glued on the fender ages ago.
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The Painted Road of The HP
Donielle FlynnEven the street is painted in the HP. Polk dots run in front of the polka dot house on the Heidelberg Project block.
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Wheeling The Dice
Donielle FlynnI'm not sure what is on top of the bricks, but it reminds me of a memorial-type piece. Red boots accessorize the wheelchair handles and a purse hangs down from the chair as well.
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Shoe Shop Vav Tire Art
Donielle FlynnI noticed a lot of shoes at The Heidelberg Project.
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Sunken Humvee
Donielle FlynnTHis piece of the outskirts of the HEidelberg Project is called "Sunken Humvee." I have no idea if the full car is buried or if it is just a top piece.
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