“If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it”

— Johan Huizinga

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Creator Five: Jim Mackey

Jim Mackey uses many avenues to share his creativity, including poetry and oil painting. But perhaps the artist is best known regionally for his fascinating chainsaw wood carvings (some referred to as “totems”) and found art assemblages.

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Rubbing Stones

I noticed when life got dark... so did the light in my eyes

Dreams of searching, didn't realize me I'd find

Rubbing stones to spark my divine

It's an equation to divide…

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Chasing the Light with Mary Moores

“When regional art lovers think of Mary Moores’ artworks found in galleries and exhibits, they’ll most likely have her pastel works in mind. But visit her social media accounts, and you’ll often see a sketchbook and drawings in her hands, sometimes with works not yet completed, giving the viewer insight into her art and approach.”

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