Detroit artists design custom Vans shoes for Black History Month
DETROIT โ Two Detroit artists are getting national attention for their custom shoes. Sydney G. James and Tony Whlgn designed custom Vans shoes to celebrate Black History Month. Sheโs black, like, sheโs coming out and fully aware of her blackness,โ Sydney G James said. I feel like a lot of the conversation in this country has been in black and white,โ Tony Whlgn said. READ: โBlack Art Libraryโ exhibit at MOCAD celebrates work of artists through booksAdTony Whlgn is a visual artist from Detroit.
Well-known Detroit artist begins work on new mural honoring Detroit women
DETROIT Its one of the citys most photographed outdoor murals, but new art will be on the Chroma Building in the New Center area. Artist Sydney G. James has been tapped to create an 8,000 square foot wall, expected to be completed in September. Its going to be be the most beautiful painting in the United States, James said. At least this side of Woodward.Watch the video above for the full reportREAD: More community news coverage