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Linda Gooch “The Little Blue Man” Water pump housing, filter, rusted scissors, and more (Copy)

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Jennifer Racusin “Fairy Portals” Cardboard, acrylic paint (Copy)

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aron Crocker “Marred ‘n’ Leering Face” Discarded styrofoam cooler lid, plastic prize ball, baby-doll head, old boxing gloves, wig (Copy)

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Tom Chrones “Oakly” Oak banister, camera lens, bolts (Copy)

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Chris Jeszeck “Roll Call” Cardboard tubes (Copy)

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ean Rutherford “Ethernet and Limoncelo” Mixed media (Copy)

January 29 through February 22

The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents its first community-wide exhibition of the year, a marvelous show called “The Art of Renewal,” on view at the Cypress Gallery through February. Showcasing art made from recycled materials, it is indeed full of marvels, with transformations wonderful to behold. Using the most humble of materials – trash – our artists have made works of art that delight and challenge the viewer into new ways of seeing and thinking. Art proves once again that there is no limit to the creative mind.