How a giant astronaut ended up on a Memphis studio called Outerspace
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the astronaut will be relocated to the East Hall of the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals' annual conference. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
“For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”
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Stevie Paige
Stevie Paige is a graduate of the University of Memphis where she served as managing editor and editor-in-chief of The Daily Helmsman. A native Memphian, born to local musicians, Stevie has written for several regional magazines and news publications and has performed at venues across the city.
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