Magic Trash by J.H. Shapiro - ISBN: 9781580893862
Paperback
This picture book biography of Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist, shows how he transformed his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into the Heidelberg Project, an interactive sculpture park. The story spans from Tyree’s childhood in 1950s Detroit to his early efforts to heal his community …

Magic Trash

A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

$20.62

  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2015

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Summary

Vacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash–lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble!“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 ReviewsThis 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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781580893862
ISBN-10:1580893864
Author:J.H. Shapiro, Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:15 January 2015
Weight:159g
Dimensions:229mm x 229mm x 3mm
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Critics Review

“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 “Brantley-Newton’s vivid compositions, which incorporate paint, newsprint, and photo-collage, honor an artist who created the world he wanted to live in.” –Publishers Weekly “This engaging picture-book biography delights as an affectionate portrait of a transformative artist and inspires as a call to find and make beauty wherever we are.” –Booklist

About The Author

J.H. Shapiro

J. H. Shapiro discovered Tyree Guyton’s art while a docent at Michigan State University’s art museum. She has been a social worker for the Department of Medicine at MI State. During a year in Hawaii, she volunteered at the Waikiki Aquarium and wrote about marine animals. She now lives and writes in Portland, Oregon, and leads school tours through the Portland Art Museum.

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