Jump to content

Pasaquan: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 32°20′47″N 84°34′53″W / 32.34635°N 84.58150°W / 32.34635; -84.58150
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m →Eddie Owens Martin: Cleanup and typo fixing, typo(s) fixed: one year → one-year
 
(15 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox NRHP | name =Pasaquan
{{Infobox NRHP
⚫
| nrhp_type = hd | nocat = yes
| name = Pasaquan
⚫
| image = Pasaquan ceremonial ring.jpg
⚫
| nrhp_type = hd
⚫
| caption = Pasaquan after 2016 restoration
| nocat = yes
⚫
| nearest_city= [[Buena Vista, Georgia]]
⚫
| image = Pasaquan ceremonial ring.jpg
⚫
| locmapin = USA Georgia#USA
⚫
| caption = Pasaquan after 2016 restoration
⚫
| coordinates = {{Coord|32.34635|-84.58150|display=title,inline}}
⚫
| nearest_city = [[Buena Vista, Georgia]]
⚫
| area =
⚫
| locmapin = USA Georgia#USA
⚫
| built =1957
⚫
| coordinates = {{Coord|32.34635|-84.58150|display=title,inline}}
⚫
| architect= Martin, Eddie Owens; et al.
⚫
| area =
⚫
| architecture=
⚫
| built = 1957
⚫
| website = https://pasaquan.columbusstate.edu
⚫
| architect = Martin, Eddie Owens; et al.
⚫
| added = August 27, 2008
⚫
| architecture =
| governing_body = Private
⚫
| website = {{URL|pasaquan.columbusstate.edu}}
⚫
| refnum=08000833<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>
⚫
| added = August 27, 2008
⚫
| refnum = 08000833<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''Pasaquan''' is a {{convert|7|acre|m2|adj=on}} compound near [[Buena Vista, Georgia|Buena Vista]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. It was created by an eccentric [[folk art]]ist named [[Pasaquan#Eddie Owens Martin|Eddie Owens Martin]] (1908–1986), who called himself St. EOM.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hyatt |first1=Richard |title=Richard Hyatt: St. EOM would be pleased |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/richard-hyatt/article38714262.html |accessdate=24 July 2019 |work=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |agency=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |issue=June 03, 2014 |publisher=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer}}</ref> An internationally renowned art site, it consists of six major structures including a redesigned 1885 farmhouse, painted [[concrete]] sculptures, and {{convert|4|acre|m2}} of painted [[masonry]] concrete walls.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rice |first1=Mark |title=Pasaquan will be restored then gifted to Columbus State |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/article29332198.html |accessdate=24 July 2019 |work=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |agency=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |issue=June 03, 2014 |publisher=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer}}</ref> In September 2008, Pasaquan was accepted for listing on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name=nris/> Pasaquan was restored by the [[Kohler Foundation]] and [[Columbus State University]] between 2014 and 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Patton |first1=Charlie |title=Pasaquan folk architecture site now renovated, open to public |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/arts/2016-12-18/pasaquan-folk-architecture-site-now-renovated-open-public |accessdate=24 July 2019 |work=The Florida Times-Union |agency=GateHouse Media |issue=Dec 18, 2016 |publisher=GateHouse Media |language=en}}</ref>
'''Pasaquan''' is a {{convert|7|acre|m2|adj=on}} compound near [[Buena Vista, Georgia|Buena Vista]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. It was created by an eccentric [[folk art]]ist named [[#Eddie Owens Martin|Eddie Owens Martin]] (1908–1986), who called himself St. EOM.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hyatt |first1=Richard |title=Richard Hyatt: St. EOM would be pleased |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/richard-hyatt/article38714262.html |accessdate=24 July 2019 |work=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |agency=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |issue=June 03, 2014 |publisher=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer}}</ref> An internationally renowned art site, it consists of six major structures including a redesigned 1885 farmhouse, painted [[concrete]] sculptures, and {{convert|4|acre|m2}} of painted [[masonry]] concrete walls.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rice |first1=Mark |title=Pasaquan will be restored then gifted to Columbus State |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/article29332198.html |accessdate=24 July 2019 |work=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |agency=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |issue=June 03, 2014 |publisher=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer}}</ref> In September 2008, Pasaquan was accepted for listing in the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name=nris/> Pasaquan was restored by the [[Kohler Foundation]] and [[Columbus State University]] between 2014 and 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Patton |first1=Charlie |title=Pasaquan folk architecture site now renovated, open to public |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/arts/2016-12-18/pasaquan-folk-architecture-site-now-renovated-open-public |accessdate=24 July 2019 |work=The Florida Times-Union |agency=GateHouse Media |issue=Dec 18, 2016 |publisher=GateHouse Media |language=en}}</ref>


==Eddie Owens Martin==
==Eddie Owens Martin==
Eddie Owens Martin was born on July 4, 1908 in the village of Glen Alta in [[Marion County, Georgia]] to a [[sharecropper]] family of nine.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=29,31,97,99 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He suffered [[child abuse|abuse]] from his father that caused him to leave home for New York City at 14 years old and become a [[sex worker]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=31,100 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> His early adult years of skirting the law led to a one-year prison term in 1942. He became a fortune teller after his release from [[Federal Medical Center, Lexington|Federal Narcotics Prison]] on March 17, 1943.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=12,189 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He committed [[suicide]] on April 16, 1986.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=32, 251 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref>
Eddie Owens Martin was born on July 4, 1908, in the village of Glen Alta in [[Marion County, Georgia]] to a [[sharecropper]] family of nine.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=29, 31, 97, 99 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He suffered [[child abuse|abuse]] from his father that caused him to leave home for New York City at 14 years old and become a [[sex worker]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=31,100 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> His early adult years of skirting the law led to a one-year prison term in 1942. He became a fortune teller after his release from [[Federal Medical Center, Lexington|Federal Narcotics Prison]] on March 17, 1943.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=12,189 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He died by [[suicide]] on April 16, 1986.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=32, 251 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref>


==Origins==
==Origins==
Martin was inspired by a [[spirit]] to create a religion called Pasaquoyanism. Its members are called Pasaquoyans. The spirit also named Martin "Saint EOM."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=29 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> Pasaquoyanism emphasizes connection to the natural world and the use of hair. "Pasaquan" is a name coined from [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]] meaning roughly "the past coming together."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=169–171 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He [[Inheritance|inherited]] the house and four acres of land from his mother after she [[death|passed away]] in 1950. Martin moved his fortune-telling business to the site in 1957 after a dispute with his brother Julius.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=204–205 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He transformed the property over many years using proceeds earned from [[fortune telling]].<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/p.pdf| title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=171 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref>
Martin was inspired by a spirit to create a religion called Pasaquoyanism. Its members are called Pasaquoyans. The spirit also named Martin "Saint EOM."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=29 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> Pasaquoyanism emphasizes connection to the natural world and the use of hair. "Pasaquan" is a name coined from [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]] meaning roughly "the past coming together."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=169–171 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He inherited the house and four acres of land from his mother after she died in 1950; Martin moved his fortune-telling business to the site in 1957 after a dispute with his brother Julius.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=204–205 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> He transformed the property over many years using proceeds earned from [[fortune telling]].<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/p.pdf| title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=171 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref>


==Construction==
==Construction==
Martin collected local natural materials to construct his first wall and hired D. W. Milner to assist him.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=207 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> His original decorated fence [[Wood-decay fungus|decayed]] because it was made out of wood.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=208 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> Edwin Stephens provided Martin with technical construction skills and a romantic relationship.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=211 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> After 10 years of construction, Martin began painting his structures with images inspired by his own personal acquaintances.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=213,215 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref>
Martin collected local natural materials to construct his first wall and hired D. W. Milner to assist him.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=207 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> His original decorated fence [[Wood-decay fungus|decayed]] because it was made out of wood.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=208 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> Edwin Stephens provided Martin with technical construction skills and a romantic relationship.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |page=211 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref> After 10 years of construction, Martin began painting his structures with images inspired by his own personal acquaintances.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Patterson |first1=Tom |title=St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin |date=1987 |publisher=Jargon Society |isbn=0-912330-61-9 |pages=213, 215 |edition=[1st.]}}</ref>


==Ownership transition==
==Ownership transition==
The Marion County Historical Society assumed ownership of Pasaquan in 1986. A special committee was formed in order to facilitate care of the site and Martin's various other works. The committee later purged various materials in order to focus on the compound itself. The Pasaquan Preservation Society was born out of the committee and operated Pasaquan until 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pasaquan Preservation Society Records (MC 368) |url=https://archives.columbusstate.edu/findingaids/mc368.php |website=archives.columbusstate.edu |publisher=Columbus State University Archives |accessdate=23 July 2019}}</ref> The Pasaquan Preservation Society deeded Pasaquan to the Kohler Foundation in 2014 in order to finance its restoration.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Kohler Foundation may support Pasaquan |url=http://tjournal.com/News/Oct%202013/10-2-13pasaquan.php |accessdate=23 July 2019 |format=fee required |work=The Journal |agency=The Journal |issue=October 2, 2013 |publisher=The Journal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Pasaquan Restoration Nears Completion |url=http://tjournal.com/News/July%202016/7-13-16Pasaquan.php |accessdate=23 July 2019 |format=fee required |work=The Journal |agency=The Journal |issue=July 13, 2016 |publisher=The Journal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Restoration of Pasaquan is challenging, but exciting |url=http://tjournal.com/News/July%202014/7-14-14pasaquan.php |accessdate=23 July 2019 |format=fee required |work=The Journal |agency=The Journal |issue=July 14, 2014 |publisher=The Journal}}</ref> The Kohler Foundation transferred ownership of Pasaquan to Columbus State University after it reopened in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Buena Vista folk art site featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting |url=http://tjournal.com/News/July%202015/7-8-15Pasaquan.php| format=fee required |accessdate=22 July 2019 |issue=July 8,2015 |publisher=The Journal |date=8 July 2015}}</ref>
The Marion County Historical Society assumed ownership of Pasaquan in 1986. A special committee was formed in order to facilitate care of the site and Martin's various other works. The committee later purged various materials in order to focus on the compound itself. The Pasaquan Preservation Society was born out of the committee and operated Pasaquan until 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pasaquan Preservation Society Records (MC 368) |url=https://archives.columbusstate.edu/findingaids/mc368.php |website=archives.columbusstate.edu |publisher=Columbus State University Archives |accessdate=23 July 2019}}</ref> The Pasaquan Preservation Society deeded Pasaquan to the Kohler Foundation in 2014 in order to finance its restoration.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Kohler Foundation may support Pasaquan |url=http://tjournal.com/News/Oct%202013/10-2-13pasaquan.php |accessdate=23 July 2019 |format=fee required |work=The Journal |agency=The Journal |issue=October 2, 2013 |publisher=The Journal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Pasaquan Restoration Nears Completion |url=http://tjournal.com/News/July%202016/7-13-16Pasaquan.php |accessdate=23 July 2019 |format=fee required |work=The Journal |agency=The Journal |issue=July 13, 2016 |publisher=The Journal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Restoration of Pasaquan is challenging, but exciting |url=http://tjournal.com/News/July%202014/7-14-14pasaquan.php |accessdate=23 July 2019 |format=fee required |work=The Journal |agency=The Journal |issue=July 14, 2014 |publisher=The Journal}}</ref> The Kohler Foundation transferred ownership of Pasaquan to Columbus State University after it reopened in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Buena Vista folk art site featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting |url=http://tjournal.com/News/July%202015/7-8-15Pasaquan.php| format=fee required |accessdate=22 July 2019 |issue=July 8, 2015 |publisher=The Journal |date=8 July 2015}}</ref>


==Restoration==
==Restoration==
Line 37: Line 39:


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
In 2013, [[Jason McCoy]] visited Pasaquan for his show ''Jason McCoy Eats America''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Canadian Music Star films at Pasaquan |url=http://tjournal.com/News/March%202013/3-6-13tourism.php |format=fee required |accessdate=22 July 2019 |agency=The Journal |issue=March 6, 2013 |publisher=The Journal |date=March 6, 2013}}</ref> In 2017, James Ogburn and Scott Wilkerson created an opera called "Eddie’s Stone Song: Odyssey of the First Pasaquoyan" that celebrated Martin's life.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wallace |first1=Carrie Beth |title=Sex, drugs and classical music: Pasaquan Opera brings St. EOM's story to life |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/article177714991.html |website=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |publisher=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |accessdate=24 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=First Pasaquan opera brings St. EOM's journey to life |url=https://www.wtvm.com/story/36504428/first-pasaquan-opera-brings-st-eoms-journey-to-life/ |website=WTVM.com |publisher=WTVM |accessdate=24 July 2019}}</ref>
In 2013, [[Jason McCoy]] visited Pasaquan for his show ''Jason McCoy Eats America''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Richard |title=Canadian Music Star films at Pasaquan |url=http://tjournal.com/News/March%202013/3-6-13tourism.php |format=fee required |accessdate=22 July 2019 |agency=The Journal |issue=March 6, 2013 |publisher=The Journal |date=March 6, 2013}}</ref> In 2017, James Ogburn and Scott Wilkerson created an opera called "Eddie’s Stone Song: Odyssey of the First Pasaquoyan" that celebrated Martin's life.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wallace |first1=Carrie Beth |title=Sex, drugs and classical music: Pasaquan Opera brings St. EOM's story to life |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/living/article177714991.html |website=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |publisher=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |accessdate=24 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=First Pasaquan opera brings St. EOM's journey to life |url=https://www.wtvm.com/story/36504428/first-pasaquan-opera-brings-st-eoms-journey-to-life/ |website=WTVM.com |publisher=WTVM |accessdate=24 July 2019}}</ref> In 2022, the Tedeschi Trucks Band released a track titled "Pasaquan", in homage of the site, on their album "I am the Moon".<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/tedeschi-trucks-band-i-am-the-moon-1362019/ | title=Tedeschi Trucks Band Have Jams to Last All Summer | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=8 June 2022 }}</ref>


==Pasaquan gallery==
==Pasaquan gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px" style="text-align:left">
⚫
Pasaquan (NRHP) Buena Vista, GA.JPG|Pasaquan as seen from Eddie Martin Road in 2012.
File:Entrance to Pasaquan.jpg|Entrance to Pasaquan
Entrance to Pasaquan.jpg|Entrance to Pasaquan
File:Pasaquan gate with recreation of Eddie Martin's Infamous Beware of Dog sign.jpg|Pasaquan gate with recreation of Eddie Martin's Infamous Beware of Dog sign
Pasaquan gate with recreation of Eddie Martin's Infamous Beware of Dog sign.jpg|Pasaquan gate with recreation of Eddie Martin's Infamous Beware of Dog sign
File:Pasaquan outside wall.jpg|Pasaquan outside wall
File:Pasaquan interior walkway.jpg|Pasaquan interior walkway
Pasaquan outside wall.jpg|Pasaquan outside wall
File:Pasaquan ceremonial ring.jpg|Pasaquan ceremonial ring
Pasaquan interior walkway.jpg|Pasaquan interior walkway
File:Pasaquan wall totem.jpg|Pasaquan wall totem
Pasaquan ceremonial ring.jpg|Pasaquan ceremonial ring
File:Pasaquan wall exterior in interior view.jpg|Pasaquan wall exterior in interior view
Pasaquan wall totem.jpg|Pasaquan wall totem
Pasaquan wall exterior in interior view.jpg|Pasaquan wall exterior in interior view
File:Pasaquan wall design with exterior view.jpg|Pasaquan wall design with exterior view
Pasaquan wall design with exterior view.jpg|Pasaquan wall design with exterior view
File:Pasaquan wall mural.jpg|Pasaquan wall mural
Pasaquan wall mural.jpg|Pasaquan wall mural
File:Pasaquan wall with external view.jpg|Pasaquan wall with external view
Pasaquan wall with external view.jpg|Pasaquan wall with external view
File:Pasaquan statue.jpg|Pasaquan statue
Pasaquan statue.jpg|Pasaquan statue
⚫
File:Pasaquan (NRHP) Buena Vista, GA.JPG|Pasaquan as seen from Eddie Martin Road in 2012.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Line 59: Line 61:


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commonscat|Pasaquan}}
{{commons category|Pasaquan}}
* [https://pasaquan.columbusstate.edu Official Pasaquan Site] from Columbus State University
* {{Official website|pasaquan.columbusstate.edu}} from Columbus State University
* [http://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/items/browse?collection=17 Pasaquan Preservation Society Oral History Collection]
* [http://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/items/browse?collection=17 Pasaquan Preservation Society Oral History Collection]


Line 70: Line 72:
[[Category:Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Outdoor sculptures in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Outdoor sculptures in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Art galleries in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Art museums and galleries in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Marion County, Georgia]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Marion County, Georgia]]
[[Category:Concrete sculptures in the United States]]
[[Category:Concrete sculptures in the United States]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Marion County, Georgia]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Marion County, Georgia]]


{{GeorgiaUS-struct-stub}}

Latest revision as of 14:04, 13 June 2024

Pasaquan
Pasaquan after 2016 restoration
Pasaquan is located in Georgia
Pasaquan
Pasaquan is located in the United States
Pasaquan
Nearest cityBuena Vista, Georgia
Coordinates32°20′47″N 84°34′53″W / 32.34635°N 84.58150°W / 32.34635; -84.58150
Built1957
ArchitectMartin, Eddie Owens; et al.
Websitepasaquan.columbusstate.edu
NRHP reference No.08000833[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 27, 2008

Pasaquan is a 7-acre (28,000 m2) compound near Buena Vista, Georgia. It was created by an eccentric folk artist named Eddie Owens Martin (1908–1986), who called himself St. EOM.[2] An internationally renowned art site, it consists of six major structures including a redesigned 1885 farmhouse, painted concrete sculptures, and 4 acres (16,000 m2) of painted masonry concrete walls.[3] In September 2008, Pasaquan was accepted for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.[1] Pasaquan was restored by the Kohler Foundation and Columbus State University between 2014 and 2016.[4]

Eddie Owens Martin

[edit]

Eddie Owens Martin was born on July 4, 1908, in the village of Glen Alta in Marion County, Georgia to a sharecropper family of nine.[5] He suffered abuse from his father that caused him to leave home for New York City at 14 years old and become a sex worker.[6] His early adult years of skirting the law led to a one-year prison term in 1942. He became a fortune teller after his release from Federal Narcotics Prison on March 17, 1943.[7] He died by suicide on April 16, 1986.[8]

Origins

[edit]

Martin was inspired by a spirit to create a religion called Pasaquoyanism. Its members are called Pasaquoyans. The spirit also named Martin "Saint EOM."[9] Pasaquoyanism emphasizes connection to the natural world and the use of hair. "Pasaquan" is a name coined from Spanish and Chinese meaning roughly "the past coming together."[10] He inherited the house and four acres of land from his mother after she died in 1950; Martin moved his fortune-telling business to the site in 1957 after a dispute with his brother Julius.[11] He transformed the property over many years using proceeds earned from fortune telling.[12]

Construction

[edit]

Martin collected local natural materials to construct his first wall and hired D. W. Milner to assist him.[13] His original decorated fence decayed because it was made out of wood.[14] Edwin Stephens provided Martin with technical construction skills and a romantic relationship.[15] After 10 years of construction, Martin began painting his structures with images inspired by his own personal acquaintances.[16]

Ownership transition

[edit]

The Marion County Historical Society assumed ownership of Pasaquan in 1986. A special committee was formed in order to facilitate care of the site and Martin's various other works. The committee later purged various materials in order to focus on the compound itself. The Pasaquan Preservation Society was born out of the committee and operated Pasaquan until 2014.[17] The Pasaquan Preservation Society deeded Pasaquan to the Kohler Foundation in 2014 in order to finance its restoration.[18][19][20] The Kohler Foundation transferred ownership of Pasaquan to Columbus State University after it reopened in 2016.[21]

Restoration

[edit]

In 2004, the Pasaquan Preservation Society solicited the Kohler Foundation for help in maintaining Pasaquan. The project was accepted in 2014.[22] The Kohler Foundation collaborated with Columbus State University to restore Pasaquan's art. After two years of work, the site was re-opened to the public on October 22, 2016.[23][24]

Publicity

[edit]

President Jimmy Carter visited the site in the early 1980s.[25] In 2015, the Pasaquan Preservation Society won the Governor's Award for the Arts and Humanities for its work on Pasaquan.[26][27] In 2016, CNN recommended Pasaquan as a tourist destination.[28] In 2019, Atlanta recommended Pasaquan as a folk art destination.[29]

[edit]

In 2013, Jason McCoy visited Pasaquan for his show Jason McCoy Eats America.[30] In 2017, James Ogburn and Scott Wilkerson created an opera called "Eddie’s Stone Song: Odyssey of the First Pasaquoyan" that celebrated Martin's life.[31][32] In 2022, the Tedeschi Trucks Band released a track titled "Pasaquan", in homage of the site, on their album "I am the Moon".[33]

[edit]
  • Pasaquan as seen from Eddie Martin Road in 2012.
    Pasaquan as seen from Eddie Martin Road in 2012.
  • Entrance to Pasaquan
    Entrance to Pasaquan
  • Pasaquan gate with recreation of Eddie Martin's Infamous Beware of Dog sign
    Pasaquan gate with recreation of Eddie Martin's Infamous Beware of Dog sign
  • Pasaquan outside wall
    Pasaquan outside wall
  • Pasaquan interior walkway
    Pasaquan interior walkway
  • Pasaquan ceremonial ring
    Pasaquan ceremonial ring
  • Pasaquan wall totem
    Pasaquan wall totem
  • Pasaquan wall exterior in interior view
    Pasaquan wall exterior in interior view
  • Pasaquan wall design with exterior view
    Pasaquan wall design with exterior view
  • Pasaquan wall mural
    Pasaquan wall mural
  • Pasaquan wall with external view
    Pasaquan wall with external view
  • Pasaquan statue
    Pasaquan statue

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Hyatt, Richard. "Richard Hyatt: St. EOM would be pleased". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. No. June 03, 2014. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Rice, Mark. "Pasaquan will be restored then gifted to Columbus State". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. No. June 03, 2014. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  4. ^ Patton, Charlie. "Pasaquan folk architecture site now renovated, open to public". The Florida Times-Union. No. Dec 18, 2016. GateHouse Media. GateHouse Media. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  5. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 29, 31, 97, 99. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  6. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 31, 100. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  7. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 12, 189. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  8. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 32, 251. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  9. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. p. 29. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  10. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 169–171. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  11. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 204–205. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  12. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 171. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  13. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. p. 207. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  14. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. p. 208. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  15. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. p. 211. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  16. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. pp. 213, 215. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  17. ^ "Pasaquan Preservation Society Records (MC 368)". archives.columbusstate.edu. Columbus State University Archives. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  18. ^ Harris, Richard. "Kohler Foundation may support Pasaquan" (fee required). The Journal. No. October 2, 2013. The Journal. The Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  19. ^ Harris, Richard. "Pasaquan Restoration Nears Completion" (fee required). The Journal. No. July 13, 2016. The Journal. The Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  20. ^ Harris, Richard. "Restoration of Pasaquan is challenging, but exciting" (fee required). The Journal. No. July 14, 2014. The Journal. The Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  21. ^ "Buena Vista folk art site featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting" (fee required). No. July 8, 2015. The Journal. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  22. ^ Harris, Richard. "Thousands visit Buena Vista for Pasaquan Grand Re-Opening" (fee required). The Journal. The Journal. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  23. ^ Patterson, Tom. [1], Brut Force, December, 2016.
  24. ^ Wallace, Carrie Beth. "Pasaquan pays homage to Eddie Martin with grand reopening". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. No. October 15, 2016. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  25. ^ Patterson, Tom (1987). St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan : the life and times and art of Eddie Owens Martin ([1st.] ed.). Jargon Society. p. 230. ISBN 0-912330-61-9.
  26. ^ Rice, Mark. "Pasaquan Preservation Society wins prestigious state award". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. No. October 09, 2015. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  27. ^ Harris, Richard. "Pasaquan Preservation Society Honored" (fee required). The Journal. No. Oct. 7, 2015. The Journal. The Journal. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  28. ^ Hunter, Marnie (January 8, 2016). "16 great places to go in the United States in 2016". CNN Travel. Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  29. ^ Hunt, Emma (May 20, 2019). "5 fantastic folk art destinations in the South". Atlanta Magazine. Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  30. ^ Harris, Richard (March 6, 2013). "Canadian Music Star films at Pasaquan" (fee required). No. March 6, 2013. The Journal. The Journal. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  31. ^ Wallace, Carrie Beth. "Sex, drugs and classical music: Pasaquan Opera brings St. EOM's story to life". Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  32. ^ "First Pasaquan opera brings St. EOM's journey to life". WTVM.com. WTVM. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  33. ^ "Tedeschi Trucks Band Have Jams to Last All Summer". Rolling Stone. June 8, 2022.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pasaquan.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Pasaquan&oldid=1228843229"