Tyree Guyton
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- Marygrove College
- Wayne State University
- The Center for Creative Studies
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| Born | August 24, 1955 |
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| Spouse | Jenenne Whitfield |
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.
Guyton was raised on Heidelberg Street, a residential neighborhood on Detroit's east side, which influenced him throughout his life. In his childhood, he frequently visited the Detroit Institute of 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 dream of being an artist. He began taking night classes under the artist Charles McGee, at the College for Creative Studies.[3]
