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The Art of Pasaquan

A story that must be shown: Pasaquan, the artistic expression of a man whose visions led him to embrace all belief systems and make up one of his own
Vibrant art in arcs

A story that must be shown as well as told: the artistic expression of a man whose visions led him to embrace all belief systems and make up one of his own. Eddie O. Martin, the self-proclaimed "St. EOM" (pronounced Saint Om), lived a colorful life and left a colorful legacy.

All of the art you see in this video came from Eddie's active imagination between 1957 and 1983, as he transformed the home he inherited from his mother into a world of its own.

Now caretakers of this folk art legacy in the rural Georgia hills outside Buena Vista, Columbus State University manages and curates this one-of-a-kind collection.

We were fortunate to enjoy a tour with a docent who often dresses as Eddie would have when he and his acolytes inhabited and built this unique work of art. The colors and textures are earthy, repainted regularly to their original vibrancy.

Plan a Visit

Admission is by donation and the gates are open Fri-Sun 10-5. Artist residencies and internships are offered by Columbus State University.

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