Tyree Guyton on WCBN

Tyree Guyton is an artist on almost an ethereal level. Listening to him talk with T, it was clear that his mind is constantly expanding. He is always searching for a new perspective and a new statement. His comment right at the beginning about having a conversation with young people and the mutual learning experience that is gained from both parties was inspiring and empowering to us curious young people. It feels good to be seen as valuable even when you are not in the sphere of "the real world". My favorite part of the conversation was when T mentioned the opposition to his project and he said, "If you love something so much, nothing can stop it." He clearly has a deep passion for what he is doing and creating.
On top of his love for it, Tyree has a positive outlook on his project, despite the struggles he's gone through the past couple decades with the city of Detroit. He says, "You have to get to a point of consciousness where you can make lemonade with no lemons." He lives with this incredible idea that you control your own happiness and everything bad that happens is necessary to make you think.
I also thought it was interesting to hear about his travel. I wasn't aware of anything he'd done besides the Heidelberg project. His opinion on travel and going new places to experience new cultures align closely with mine and I was charmed to hear his genuine love for people and life in general. He exudes this curious light that washes over an observer, whether you witness his art of his words. As he says, "We are all connected." Our humanity defines us, whether it is a restriction or a release from imprisonment is for each person to decide.
Several times, Guyton mentions some nonsensical mathematical equations as being an integral part of the Heidelberg Project. The idea of 2+2=8 seems to stand for the idea that the world doesn't make sense all the time and art gives us a sphere to define these moments outside the realm of "sense".
It's a fascinating flip of need to know and unknown.
I'm really looking forward to observing his art next weekend and applying what I've learned about the project and Tyree Guyton himself to viewing his creations. I think it will be a learning experience for me, especially regarding my perceptions of Detroit.