Tyree guyton biography definition

American artist

Tyree Guyton (born August 24, 1955) is an artist from Detroit, Michigan.^[1] He is married to Jenenne Whitfield^[2] and continues to live in Detroit.

Before becoming an artist, Guyton worked as a firefighter and an autoworker and served in the U.S. Army. He studied art at Marygrove College, Wayne State University, and the Center for Creative Studies—now College for Creative Studies.

Guyton counts his grandfather, Sam Mackey, and Detroit artist Charles McGee as his greatest influences.

Early life into adulthood

Guyton was raised on Heidelberg Street, a residential neighborhood on Detroit's east side, which influenced him throughout his life.

Tyree guyton biography definition

in his childhood, he frequently visited the Detroit Institute of the Arts with his grandfather. Guyton also grew up during the Detroit riots of 1967. He proceeded to complete high school and serve in the U.S. Army. After his time in the military he decided to pursue his dreams of being an