Sculptor Martin Payton Profile (2017)
Art Rocks!
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Art
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-12-22
Duration: 00:08:06
Subjects: Payton, Martin | Arts | Sculptors | Sculptures
Contributors:
- Fox-Smith, James Host
- Kendrick, Dorothy Producer
- Payton, Martin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 22, 2017, episode of the series “Art Rocks!” features producer Dorothy Kendrick’s profile of sculptor Martin Payton, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge. He discusses: his mentor John Scott; the first time he worked with steel; being inspired by the improvisation of musicians; working with scrap steel; and drawing inspiration from African culture. Host: James Fox-Smith