Texture in public art!
Charles McGee, 96, is a famous artist that has lived and worked in Detroit since the age of 10.
Watch this video to learn more about his work!
Watch this video to learn more about his work!
In recent years, an 11 story mural of McGee's has been completed in Detroit. The mural, titled "Unity" uses black and white shapes, lines and textures to showcase the idea that elements that are inherently different can exist together.
“The work comes out of, I guess you’d say, a philosophical kind of underpinning of togetherness,” McGee said. “I believe that nature put us all here with something that’s kind of unique to each individual.” Listen to a 2017 Michigan Public Radio interview about "Unity" Here Learn more about Charles McGee here, click on the monograph link to see images of the artist and his work! |
Charles McGee- inspired art!
1. Study the shapes and patterns you see in the mural UNITY.
2. Using just a black pencil or marker, draw some overlapping shapes
3. Fill the shapes in with different textures, lines and designs.
1. Study the shapes and patterns you see in the mural UNITY.
2. Using just a black pencil or marker, draw some overlapping shapes
3. Fill the shapes in with different textures, lines and designs.