Unity
Dublin Core
Title
Unity
Subject
Mural painting and decoration, American--Michigan--Detroit--21st century.
Cultural pluralism.
Belonging (Social psychology)
Cultural pluralism.
Belonging (Social psychology)
Description
Black and white abstract mural with lots of wavy lines, stripes, and polka dots. Some of the shapes seem to be animals or objects from nature. This black and white abstract mural incorporates lot of representational elements like a snake and a bird. The appearance of a lack of cohesiveness of the various elements is designed by McGee to demonstrate ideas like community and togetherness by using shapes that appear distinct and different.
Creator
Charles McGee (1924-2021)
Date
Created: 2017
Photographed: 2024-09-18
Photographed: 2024-09-18
Contributor
Kelly Golden
Jordan Zielke
Golden Sign Co.
Relation
Library Street Cooperative [patron[
Format
Medium: paint on masonry
Extent: 118 x 50 ft.
Extent: 118 x 50 ft.
Type
Still Image
Identifier
DMM-2024-00025
Bibliographic Citation
Charles McGee: Still Searching. (2017). Library Street Collective, Detroit, Michigan, United States. https://lscgallery.com/exhibitions/still-searching
Hooper, R. P. (2017, May 10). New 11-story Detroit mural will be work of artist Charles McGee, 92. Detroit Free Press. https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2017/05/11/charles-mcgee-bedrock-mural-detroit/316776001/
Metro Times editorial staff. (2021, February 6). Where to find Detroit artist Charles McGee’s bold works of art in Michigan. Detroit Metro Times. https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/where-to-find-detroit-artist-charles-mcgees-bold-works-of-art-in-michigan/Slideshow/29234093/29200558
Hooper, R. P. (2017, May 10). New 11-story Detroit mural will be work of artist Charles McGee, 92. Detroit Free Press. https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2017/05/11/charles-mcgee-bedrock-mural-detroit/316776001/
Metro Times editorial staff. (2021, February 6). Where to find Detroit artist Charles McGee’s bold works of art in Michigan. Detroit Metro Times. https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/where-to-find-detroit-artist-charles-mcgees-bold-works-of-art-in-michigan/Slideshow/29234093/29200558
Spatial Coverage
Address: 28 W Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (NW facade, facing Clifford St.)
Coordinates: 42.33422605057453, -83.04970293271909
Coordinates: 42.33422605057453, -83.04970293271909
Collection
Citation
Charles McGee (1924-2021), “Unity,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed November 9, 2025, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/2161.