Steven, a professional black and white wedding photographer in Chicago, was awe-struck by the Heidelberg colors. Elayne, a 27-year veteran suburban police bureau manager, launched a career in photography by shooting scenes of the Heidelberg project. Marty, a radiologist, bought a camera because he didn't want to be left out. Family members jointly produced slide shows of Heidelberg for holiday gatherings. Heidelberg Street is one of those places where lots of people from the city and suburbs go regularly.
Some people are revolted, others look around with wonderment.
Guyton's determination to make art available for people of all income levels has elevated him to heroic proportions. When businesses abandoned the city in droves and others tossed refuse onto impoverished lawns, Guyton fought back with humor and creativity. He decked disheveled houses with cast-off dolls, shoes, crosses and even the kitchen sink. The art world stood up and took notice. Muse magazine, the children's division of the Smithsonian, recently ran a large feature on the Heidelberg Project.