Wall Drawing Series — Marc Bauer

Swiss artist Marc Bauer (b. 1975) has been commissioned to create the fifth installment of the ephemeral wall drawing series at the Menil Drawing Institute. 

Bauer’s art practice is based in his careful examination of how images circulate in print and online media platforms. Bauer uses drawing to reconfigure found images—from sources ranging from personal family albums to cable news streams—with the goal of ultimately shaping a prismatic view of history, culture, and politics. He likens this process to a kind of witnessing, a deliberate and deeply personal way of seeing and understanding the world.

This series began in 2018 as part of the institute’s commitment to seeking new approaches to the form and language of drawing. Past participating artists include Mel Bochner, Marcia Kure, Jorinde Voigt, and Roni Horn. 

Wall Drawing Series: Marc Bauer is curated by Kelly Montana, Assistant Curator, Menil Drawing Institute.

This wall drawing is generously supported by John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation; Cindy and David Fitch; Caroline Huber; Dillon Kyle and Sam Lasseter; and Leslie and Shannon Sasser.