Detroit Must Be The Place
Meet Some of the Muralists Transforming the City, One Brushstroke at a Time, and the Individuals Making Those Opportunities Happen.
Bridge Detroit: The ‘Passage of Knowledge’ in Detroit
“Hey, Detroiters! Welcome back to Culture Canvas. I want to tell you about “Passage of Knowledge,” a new exhibit at the College for Creative Studies celebrating art pieces from the school’s metal shop and foundry, which has been an institution for over 65 years.” —Micah Walker
The Freep Punts It to Don Kilpatrick, Chair of Illustration, to Discuss the Lions Uniform Evolution
Don Kilpatrick, chair of the Illustration department weighs in on the uniforms. “He’s a guy who knows about the power of design, and he’s a pretty serious Lions fan.” –Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press
CCS Showcases Alumni Work at Michigan Central Station’s Detroit Marche
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) was honored to participate in the launch of new retail experiences at Michigan Central Station, aimed at supporting Detroit businesses and celebrating local talent.
CCS Alumna Taylor Childs ’17 CR Weaves Family and Culture into Detroit’s Art Scene
“We spoke to Taylor Childs on the eve of ArtClvb’s ‘Art Fair’, a weekend-long event showcasing the work of emerging and mid-career artists. Taylor says she regards the work as an act of reverence towards the family members ‘filling in the gap’, working to balance black family structures affected by colonization.”
Detroit fiber artist honors family history with new installation (Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art)
As family members grow older and pass on, their stories become lost,” reflects CCS alumna Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art . With her latest fiber design installation, “Apex,” she seeks to preserve and honor these cherished family narratives. Read more in Bridge Detroit’s feature, “Detroit Fiber Artist Honors Family History with New Installation.”
Detroit fiber art exhibit debuts Friday in Milwaukee Junction
“Fiber arts offer such a dynamic intersection of traditional techniques and contemporary practices, and students are drawn to this versatility (more so post-Covid),” –Jeremy Noonan, professor and section lead of fiber and textiles at CCS (Bridge Detroit)
Ilana Portney (’21 Advertising Design)
Ilana Portney has been immersed in the world of set building since her childhood. Over the years, she evolved into a talented set designer, working on music videos, TV and film productions. Her impressive portfolio includes collaborations with artists including Ice Spice and Quavo, as well as with the likes of iconic companies like Nike, Vogue and Maybelline.
College leader’s legacy: A new generation of Detroit artists – Bridge Detroit
“The lack of arts programming was something that I knew could be changed, even if it wasn’t going to change overnight.” –Mikel Bresee
Anthony Lee (’16 Fine Arts)
Anthony Lee has always felt drawn to something bigger. For him, life is about more than just a pretty picture. It’s about engaging, connecting and making an impact.
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