On display in the South Gallery: Jan 3, 2023 - Jan 28, 2023

Artist Statement

I create art from the discarded waste of the world. Primarily metal. Preferably found objects and discarded materials. In my imagination, these materials then dictate the flow of both my creative process and finished pieces. Every piece manifests into its own being. I love creating and constantly learning new ways of doing things through the challenges that are wrought in materials and processes. I reclaim and rethink the ordinary.

Bio

Born in January 1972, Michael Marcum has lived and worked in Columbia, Mo., for almost 30 years. Since childhood, Michael has shown interest in experiencing, and creating art. Upon moving to Columbia, he focused his creativity on sculptures, primarily using metal and found objects. Michael has created works of art for the True/False film Fest, the University of Missouri’s Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, local businesses, and private collections