The city of Detroit pretty much already has
a few pieces of art that are unique and represent the city. There is the giant
iron fist, monument to Joe Louis, and “Spirit of Detroit” statue. People have
come up with their own interpretations of what they mean/stand for. If I were
to create a new statue it would send a powerful message. I would want it to
give the people in the city of Detroit hope and reassurance that things can
only get better.
I would create a giant wishing well type
statue or maybe a heart, the overall message of the statue will be more
important. My goal would be that the citizens of Detroit and even people from
surrounding cities could write down encouraging words and ideas. I would make a whole day out of it, somewhat
like a fair, this would attract the people. Then people could take the time writing on the
statue in some kind of permanent ink or paint. If possible I would design the fair to be a
nonprofit fundraiser for various projects in Detroit, to help build the city up.
I know a lot of cities have tried to step up and help the city of Detroit by
organizing projects and Donating to shelters and school but encouragement is
good too.
My goal of this project is to send
love to the city. It has been receiving a lot of negative attention sense it
recently filed bankruptcy. It has been the butt of many jokes and I think it
would be nice for people to send love during this difficult time instead of
hate.
