What is the Mti Project?

The Mti Wraps

The Mti Wraps is an outdoor public art project focused on trees. “Mti” is tree in Kiswahili. Rhythm, repetition and pattern accentuates the gesture and form of the tree. Through the use of fabric, this place based project brings color and unity in a neighborhood environment.

In the Greater Ville area of Saint Louis, artist Dail Chambers has worked with neighbors, artists and community groups, creating a public conversation with urban ecology.  

List of participating artist:

Daniyah Harper

Luna Imani

Antigone Chambers Reed

Youth of Bread & Roses, Mo.

Micah

Jaya

Derek K. Laney

Ndea Collins –Whitfield

Aileen Woods

This project is partially sponsored by Yeyo Arts Collective. Yeyo Arts is dedicated to the creative empowerment of women and families.

To sponsor or collaborate in this project contact itshanapa@gmail.com