Pat Perry’s piece for 2016’s Murals in the Market at Eastern Market telling the story of a declining civilization during the Oil Age.
Detroit is famously known for being dubbed as Detroit Rock City, Motorcity, or Motown. More recently, the city of Detroit is taking on a new name for itself and making a slow change to the city of hundreds of graffiti murals. Believing that these murals bring comfort, safety, and economic development to the city of Detroit, Murals in the Market will be returning for its fourth consecutive year this September.
Kobie Solomon’s Detroit Chimera on the wall of the Russell Industrial Center
Though we’ve seen phenomenal pieces pop up through the years, such as the Detroit Chimera, Shepard Fairey’s 18 story mural, or local Pat Perry’s take on a marching band, still more and more extraordinary artists seem to be drawn into Detroit’s siren calling for additional pieces. Leaving no wall blank or building bare, check out some of the most breathtaking pieces currently scattered throughout Detroit.
1. Saner’s at BeeBe’s 2 Market (1421 Springwells)
Mexico City artist Edgar Flores’ untitled work focuses on Mexican cultures with ancient ancestors in the spiritual world.
2. Shark Toof at the Dequindre Cut (1948 Division)
Los Angeles Native artist brings a little bit of fear to the repurposed urban green space.
3. Chris Saunders at the Dequindre Cut Greenway (3554 Orleans)
Based in Venice Beach, his rendition of his subconscious in the form of tribal art explores different themes to promote inspiration to onlookers.
4. Marka27’s at El Asador Steakhouse (1312 Springwells)
Victor Quionez’s extreme use of color pops out on a black mural.
5. Jesus Benitez at Cultural Garage (3439 Livernois)
Another Mexico City based artist places another stunning cultural piece into the city limits.
6. Hueman at Town Partners in Eastern Market (between Gratiot Ave and Maple St)
California native Allison Tinati spent her honeymoon in Detroit painting this breathtaking, vibrant piece using bold colors such as red to make the colors pop.
7. Anthony Lee’s “The People’s Dragon” at Saad Wholesale Alley (Orleans between Division & Alfred)
Suburb living to Downtown Detroit, illustrator and painter was lured in by the people and soul of the city. His piece comes with warm colors and a firebreathing dragon, almost making onlookers feel a little warm themselves.
8. Arlin Graff at 1330 Gratiot
Brazilian artist based in Detroit and Sao Paulo is known for his colorful rendition of animals worldwide.
9. Dasic Fernandez at Sheeba Restaurant (8752 Jos Campau)
Chilean artist Dasic Fernandez’s painting using Yemeni cultural inspirations, cultural roots, and a promise of a better future in America.
10. Aryz ‘s “One Man Army” at 25 E. Grand River
Spain based artist Diego Rivera’s focus on the working class and takes on the “Detroit Industry”.
11. Taylor White at Sweiss Storage 2 (Orleans St. between Alfred St and Division St)
From Raleigh, North Carolina, commonly portrays hands in all her works of art. This cool-hued, almost 3D version of appendages is the second piece of work she’s brought to Detroit.
12. Mr Jago x Xenz at Greenbriar Foods (Division St and Orleans St)
London artist Duncan Jago is considered the veteran of street art. In addition to his graffiti work, Jago also creates illistrations for some of the largest internation brands.
13. Ouizi at 1450 Wilkins
Louise Chen & Michelle Tanguay’s collaboration brings focus to their arrangement of flowers in a bed of geometric lines.
14. Beau Stanton at 2126 Pierce
Created during one of the first Mural in the Marketplace events in 2015, this chromatic home sits on in a large open field.
15. Katie Craig’s “The Illuminated Mural” at 2937 E Grand Blvd
Detroit CCS graduate uses an abundance of colors to waterfall down a sky blue canvas.
16. Hygienic Dress League at Dequindre Cut Greenway (St. Aubin & Atwater)
Husband and wife duo Steve and Dorata Coy are known to publicly portray their opinions on modern day society. The couple commonly uses gas masks as a focus, allowing it to be easily recognized.
17. Meggs at 1521 Winder
David Hooke’s floral piece stands out on a white background with sharp blue and red tones.
18. Patch Whisky x Ghostbeard at Adelaide and Orleans
The collaboration of both of these artists still stay true to their original character and prismatic color schemes.
19. Pat Perry’s at 2933 Gratiot Ave
Another piece by Detroit native that features two of Perry’s neighbors.
20. Ellen Rutt x Patrick Ethan at Athens Liquor Store (579 Monroe St)
Geometric shapes and bright colors are nothing new to Detroit Native artist, Ellen Rutt.
To see more of these murals in person, see the interactive map to find all the locations available.
By Victoria Tsai
Marketing Analyst at JMJ Phillip Group