Artist Hubert Massey unveils ‘Detroit: Crossroad of Innovation’
Artist Hubert Massey talks about the fresco and the iconography of Detroit. People examine artist Hubert Massey’s recently-unveiled 30-by-30-foot fresco “Detroit: Crossroad of Innovation” during a celebration that included an artist talk and demonstrations at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 2018. The $510,000 Buon Fresco, which will deepen its color over the years, was made possible by the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) Art Foundation. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Artist Hubert Massey talks about the fresco and the iconography of Detroit. People examine artist Hubert Massey’s recently-unveiled 30-by-30-foot fresco “Detroit: Crossroad of Innovation” during a celebration that included an artist talk and demonstrations at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 2018. The $510,000 Buon Fresco, which will deepen its color over the years, was made possible by the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) Art Foundation. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
Sisters Jowayreya, 5, left, and Taleen, 7, Garamoon, of Sterling Heights, add their own colors to drawings of the fresco details. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Sisters Jowayreya, 5, left, and Taleen, 7, Garamoon, of Sterling Heights, add their own colors to drawings of the fresco details. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
The fresco sits outside the Grand Riverview Ballroom. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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The fresco sits outside the Grand Riverview Ballroom. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
In the light-filled atrium outside the Grand Riverview Ballroom, Dr. Mary Ann Smith Owens, left, of Detroit congratulates artist Hubert Massey after his talk. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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In the light-filled atrium outside the Grand Riverview Ballroom, Dr. Mary Ann Smith Owens, left, of Detroit congratulates artist Hubert Massey after his talk. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
A detail from the fresco depicts the Ambassador Bridge. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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A detail from the fresco depicts the Ambassador Bridge. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
Details from the fresco were turned into coloring book pictures for children like Caimile Moreland, 5, of Detroit, to add their own creativity to the piece. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Details from the fresco were turned into coloring book pictures for children like Caimile Moreland, 5, of Detroit, to add their own creativity to the piece. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
A detail from the fresco depicts a Native American woman directing a slave toward freedom in Canada. The scene references Detroit’s history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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A detail from the fresco depicts a Native American woman directing a slave toward freedom in Canada. The scene references Detroit’s history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
A child’s artwork of the Native American woman from the fresco sits half-colored on a table. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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A child’s artwork of the Native American woman from the fresco sits half-colored on a table. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
Artist Hubert Massey, left, greets well-wishers. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Artist Hubert Massey, left, greets well-wishers. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
Cobo Center Art Curator Maureen Devine introduces Massey to the crowd. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Cobo Center Art Curator Maureen Devine introduces Massey to the crowd. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
Guests listen as artist Hubert Massey talks about the piece. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Guests listen as artist Hubert Massey talks about the piece. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
The $510,000 Buon Fresco, which will deepen its color over the years, was made possible by the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) Art Foundation. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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The $510,000 Buon Fresco, which will deepen its color over the years, was made possible by the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) Art Foundation. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
Henry Heading, one of Massey’s fellows, demonstrates how to grind a pigment called Pyranthrone Orange for visitors to the event. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News
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Henry Heading, one of Massey’s fellows, demonstrates how to grind a pigment called Pyranthrone Orange for visitors to the event. Brandy Baker / Special to Detroit News