The East Canfield Art Park
About
The East Canfield Art Park supports local artists by collaborating on public art commission, creating ongoing exhibitions, and community events.
Canfield Consortium is using the influence of art and the power of Detroit artists to enhance the East Canfield Village neighborhood and to highlight local culture. The East Canfield Art Display supports the organization’s mission of improving residents’ quality of life by enriching the community landscape and experience (and by establishing places to visit in our own neighborhood). These endeavors help broaden the art, historical, and cultural context of the East Canfield Village community.
The East Canfield Art Display is the latest addition in the East Canfield Art Park which opened in August 2021. The East Canfield Art Display will feature new art work on a rotating basis.
Managed by Canfield Consortium, The East Canfield Art Display was designed by Nivek Monet to serve as a community exhibition piece.
Canfield Consortium works closely with community partners to provide safe community spaces and engaging programming.
The East Canfield Art Display is free and open to the public.
Canfield Consortium is using the influence of art and the power of Detroit artists to enhance the East Canfield Village neighborhood and to highlight local culture. The East Canfield Art Display supports the organization’s mission of improving residents’ quality of life by enriching the community landscape and experience (and by establishing places to visit in our own neighborhood). These endeavors help broaden the art, historical, and cultural context of the East Canfield Village community.
The East Canfield Art Display is the latest addition in the East Canfield Art Park which opened in August 2021. The East Canfield Art Display will feature new art work on a rotating basis.
Managed by Canfield Consortium, The East Canfield Art Display was designed by Nivek Monet to serve as a community exhibition piece.
Canfield Consortium works closely with community partners to provide safe community spaces and engaging programming.
The East Canfield Art Display is free and open to the public.
Meet the artists featured in the inaugural showing of the East Canfield Art Display
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Hood ClosedElonte is an avid photographer whose lens captures the unexplored beauty and culture of Detroit. With a deep love for the city, Elonte's goal is to share its charm with the world, one mesmerizing photo at a time. Through his keen eye and artistic perspective, he reveals the hidden gems and lesser-known aspects of Detroit, inviting viewers to appreciate its uniqueness.
Elonte's work is a visual journey through the soul of a city, showcasing its people, places, and moments that often go unnoticed. His photography not only tells stories but also sparks curiosity, evoking a sense of connection between the viewer and the essence of Detroit. IG: slumdog_visionaire |
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At PeaceTerry Childress is a passionate painter who finds his artistic expression through the captivating mediums of watercolor and ink. Hailing from Detroit, his art exudes the vibrant energy of the city and celebrates the rich uniqueness of Black culture.
Terry's creations breathe life into his subjects, drawing viewers into a world where emotions, stories, and history intertwine. Beyond his canvas, Terry's talents extend to the world of fashion, where he is highly sought-after for his ability to customize shoes and clothing with his distinctive and captivating art. IG: terrychildress_ (trashcanterry) |
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Saturday Night hymnsMiriam is an emerging acrylic painter based in Detroit, whose art is deeply rooted in themes encompassing the Black experience. With a heartfelt purpose, she creates what she describes as "love letters to Black people," aiming to provide viewers with a sense of home and recognition in her artwork.
Miriam's paintings vividly depict various facets of Black life, such as family, religion, black excellence, and more, utilizing realism to bring her subjects to life. Her keen attention to detail sets her apart, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the nuances of each piece. Inspired solely by her culture, Miriam’s art serves as a powerful conduit for representation, aiming to give viewers the profound experience of being truly seen. IG: theartistmir |
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Austen BrantleyDetroit-based sculptor Austen Brantley has exhibited work in venues across the country, been commissioned to create sculptures of public figures, and traveled the world to collaborate with other artists.
"Boy Holds Flower" “Boy Holds Flower” was commissioned by Canfield Consortium in 2020 and designed by Austen Brantley. It has stood in the East Canfield Pavilion and Art Park since August 2021. “Boy Holds Flower" is not just a beautiful work of art, it also represents the humanity of black boys and men |
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Nivek Monet
Nivek Monet designed, built and installed the East Canfield Art Display. As a multi-media artist inspired by nature, humanity, spirit, and the invisible world, he uses public art to move, transform, and educate people on the necessity and availability of healing and transformation through creativity.
Nivek's art conveys innate and timeless human emotion. His objective is for people be moved and transformed through experiencing public art. Program Manager in Welding at DPSCD Randolph Career and Technical Center. |
