Toby Paterson: public art and place

We are delighted to bring you an exclusive interview with Toby Paterson, one of Scotland’s most successful contemporary artists. Here he discusses the impact of place in public art. Artworks appear courtesy of the artist and The Modern Institute. AS: Public art – is there any point? TP:  In terms of the built environment, art is the prism through which everyday experience can be elevated beyond the utilitarian and the mundane.