About

Mark Bowers is a dynamic artist—a poet, filmmaker, and philosopher. He earned the moniker “OntheSpot” while refining his poetry skills at the Underground Poetry Spot in Syracuse, New York. Bowers has authored two poetry collections, Intoxicated and Day Tripper. After completing his film studies at Cal State LA, he is now set to debut his documentary Day Tripper, named after his second poetry book.

During a road trip from Los Angeles to Upstate New York, he spent the journey writing poetry and filming while him and his cousin drove to Indianapolis. This adventure became the inspiration for both his book and documentary, Day Tripper. His work captures the essence of his surroundings—the energy, time, and space—as well as his own nature and the world through his unique lens.

Following a summer in New York and preparing to return to Los Angeles for film school, he invited Matthew Parada to fly in and drive back with him. They recorded tracks, performed at Imagination Collaboration III, and then set off on their drive from New York to Los Angeles.

These two journeys laid the foundation for all of his future artistic endeavors. Through filming and collaboration, he explores various lessons and perspectives, reflecting his experiences and stories from multiple viewpoints. Each creative venture Mark undertakes is documented with writing and film, embodying his quest to weave art’s diverse forms into a cohesive whole. His travels across the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Sweden continue to influence his work, reflecting his moniker and motto, ‘onthespot.’