”My art is for the mind, and not the wall.” These words were spoken by the renowned visual artist and musician Lonnie Holley whose life is explored in a new documentary currently streaming through Friday. The film, “Thumbs Up for Mother Universe,” was 22 years in the making and shares the story of Lonnie Holley’s survival, endurance and hardships as a self-taught artist. The film also provides an intimate look at how he creates works of art from discarded materials. Producer and director George King joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom along with one of the featured guests in the film, musician and scholar Mausiki Scales.
Interview highlights:
“Garbage is a part of my life,” as Holley once said:
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