Chatt Art is thrilled to feature the innovative Marc Boyson on Episode 8 of the podcast!
Marc Boyson is a conceptual artist who has been living and working in the Chattanooga area since 2011. In addition to teaching at Southern Adventist University, he also spends his time creating works of art that reveal the cartographic trace.
"My route to art has been like my work... which is a squiggly line that goes all over the place."
- Marc Boyson
A Marc Boyson work of art might seem like a map filled with intricate, fine lines that denote an actual place at first glance. One wonders if it could actually be used it to find the right directions. But upon a closer inspection, there is so much more. The lines move in a way that seems familiar and spark memories of neighborhoods you once rode a bike down in childhood or walked upon on vacation. In that way, they seem so approachable, carrying with them a universal kind of language of memory. And for Marc, they often are a record of memories... memories of roads traveled, adventures in other lands and curious explorations.
"The Making begets the knowing"
- Ulrich Lehmann
Featured work from the 2019 ' Passage ' exhibit
Kai Lin Art, Atlanta, GA
Marc Boyson shares his artistic journey with us as his work is on display in two local art exhibits. His installation entitled, 'Hamilton County Trace' is currently on view at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Chattanooga. This exhibit is on the UTC campus and houses not only Marc's largest installation to date, but also his 'Chattanooga Kickabouts.' If you are wondering what a Kickabout is, you will just have to tune in to find out!
' Hamilton County Trace '
Home / exhibit
ICA, Chattanooga
Check out instagram.com/marcboyson to see all things Kickabout
The 'Teachable Moments' exhibit at Stoveworks also features a work by Marc Boyson. It is entitled 'What We K(now)' and is a fusion of line drawing, laser etching, xerography and audio. This work is a gift for all of your senses, inviting you into learning in a way that subtly defies classification of form.
In this episode, you will discover the how the concept of place and motion has influenced Marc through years of art making, how the ordinary commute can become an agent of transformation and the importance of engaging your curiosity.
Join us to learn all about Kickabout journeys, the significance of 35 degree North and all things art!
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