Travel Destinations Michigan Detroit, Michigan Meet the Artist: Sydney G. James Watch a short film about artist Sydney G. James and her new Detroit mural, The Girl with the D Earring. James illustrated the story about immigrant chefs in our July/August 2021 issue. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 9, 2021 Visual artist Sydney G. James, who illustrated a story on immigrant chefs in Midwest Living's July/August 2021 issue, also recently created a stunning 8,000-square-feet mural, The Girl With the D Earring. Watch the story behind her nine-story Detroit artwork, a take on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, in this short film created by Theorematic. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit