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Hubert Massey

@hubert.massey

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Fresco | Muralist | Sculptor
- Honorary Doctorate Degree GVSU 🎓
- University of London England
“Public art begins with the community it will serve”

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Hubert Massey — Old-School Charcoal Drawing

This drawing reflects my old-school approach to charcoal—no erasing, no shortcuts. I build the portrait slowly and deliberately through line, pressure, and layers of charcoal. The untouched paper becomes the light, while each successive mark builds the shadows, depth, and character of the face. I allow the marks to remain visible because they reveal the process. Every stroke has a purpose, and every mark becomes part of the history of the drawing. This work is still in progress. The completed work will be shown at a later date. taken in Marygrove College by @hubert.massey

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Dr @hubert.massey working on a commission piece at his studio in Detroit Mi. by @hubert.massey

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The Stellantis mural by Dr. Hubert Massey spans more than 1,500 feet on the surface of the sound barrier outside Stellantis’ Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack plant along Beniteau Street. Featuring stunning imagery of iconic local landmarks and the people who shaped the community. taken in Stellantis North America by @hubert.massey

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Dr. Hubert Massey completes the project, Stellantis, honoring the legacy of Detroit’s east side through art. The mural, which spans more than 1,500 feet on the surface of the sound barrier outside Stellantis’ Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack plant along Beniteau Street, features stunning imagery of iconic local landmarks and the people who shaped the community. taken in Stellantis North America by @hubert.massey

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The Obelisk, created by renowned Detroit artist Dr. Hubert Massey, stands in Southfield, MI in as a striking tribute to its diverse history. Rising 18 feet in height, the work features handcrafted tiles that honor the Potawatomi tribe and the city’s cultural heritage. The structure is mounted on a 4-foot base, its form and artistry reflecting both strength and community pride. taken in Southfield, Michigan by @hubert.massey

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Hubert Massey’s design for this artwork draws inspiration from the rich history of Detroit’s Paradise Valley, spanning the 1920s through the 1960s, and Harmonie Park, whose vibrant legacy stretches from the 1800s to the 1970s. The area of Detroit known as Paradise Valley embodied an era of economic growth, first-class entertainment and new opportunities for Detroit’s black community. Web: hubert@hubertmasseymurals.net taken in Beatrice Buck Paradise Valley Park by @hubert.massey

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Before the digital age there were sign painters called Walldogs. In the early 80s Hubert Massey came to Detroit join them. Eventually he became a journeyman sign painter. Journeymen sign painters were those who painted large advertisements on the sides of building, in all weather conditions. These signs are sometimes called “ghost signs” today. Here are some examples of what hand-painted billboards looked like, done by Hubert Massey. by @hubert.massey

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The Bagley Pedestrian Bridge Mural created by Hubert Massey in 2010 in Southwest Detroit is a vibrant representation of the community’s history and culture. The mural features designs that showcase various aspects of Southwest Detroit’s rich heritage, including scenes of local landmarks, historical events, and cultural traditions, celebrating the area’s diversity and spirit. taken in Bagley Pedestrian Bridge by @hubert.massey

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Designed in 1997 by Hubert Massey, The Ring of Genealogy is a 72 foot floor installation encircled by hundreds of bronze nameplaces, each bearing the name of a notable figure from African American history. This piece grapples with themes of community achievement, historical trauma, and more. taken in Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History by @hubert.massey

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“Cityscape” created for The Detroit Athletic Club, the number one athletic club in America!

This piece was created in 2000. This was the first fresco done in the city of Detroit since the Diego Rivera frescos created in 1932.

If you want to learn more about this process, here is a video created by Channel 7 about the frescos at the DAC in 2000:
https://youtu.be/O-w3awdGH2w?si=MyBeKdCkKSX9TBwz taken in Detroit Athletic Club by @hubert.massey

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“Exporting of Knowledge” at Grand Valley State University

Fresco is the oldest form of painting. From cave paintings, to Egyptian Hieroglyphics, to Michelangelo and Diego Rivera—there is always a process. taken in Grand Valley State University by @hubert.massey

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