Pasaquan, Visionary art compound in Marion County, United States
Pasaquan is a 7-acre art environment with six main buildings, painted concrete sculptures, and 900 feet of decorated masonry walls lining rural pathways. The site combines architectural structures with painted surfaces that cover nearly every available space throughout the property.
Starting in 1957, Eddie Owens Martin began transforming his inherited 1885 farmhouse after experiencing visions during an illness in New York. This artistic transformation unfolded over decades, turning the property into an extraordinary art environment.
The architecture weaves together symbolic elements from pre-Columbian Mexican cultures, African traditions, and Native American motifs into a unified visual language. These diverse cultural references create a personal spiritual expression that draws from sources across the globe.
The site is managed by Columbus State University near Buena Vista and offers self-guided tours with educational materials available. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and allow time to explore the painted surfaces and pathways throughout the grounds.
The artist, known as St. EOM, used locally available materials to build the walls and supported his work by offering fortune-telling services to visitors. This unconventional funding method allowed him to sustain and develop the project over many years.
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