Editor's Letter
"L
ove takes off the masks that we fear
we cannot live without and know
we cannot live within. I use the word
'love' here not merely in the personal
sense, but as a state of being or a state
of grace — not in the infantile American
sense of being made happy but in the
tough and universal sense of quest and
daring and growth."
— James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time
In the words of acclaimed writer and
activist James Baldwin, we must have
the courage to take on the quest of
daring and growth in the name of love.
It may not always grant us happiness,
but it will yield progress.
Whether you feel heart-ease or
heartache lately, love is still the answer.
You will see it in this edition.
Artists know best how to lead us in
both times of joy and days of despair,
daring us to blossom.
We commissioned three artists to
create their expressions of love and in
celebration of the 40th annual Cherry
Blossom Festival, "The Pinkest Party
on Earth." These murals are our gift to
you and to Macon. We are honored to
share artists Arrin Freeman, Randy H
and Erin Hawkins and their art with you.
Read about them, and go see their work
around town.
Thank you for reading Macon Magazine.
From all of us with love,
susannah@maconmagazine.com
@susannahcmaddux
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: HANGING WITH RANDY H IN THE OVERPASS AT THE CORNER OF ROFF AVENUE AND CLISBY PLACE WITH HIS
FRESHLY PAINTED ART WAS ESPECIALLY LIFEGIVING IN THE COLD WINTER DAYS. GO SEE THE 'BLOSSOM HAPPY' LOVE FOR YOURSELF,
AND TAG US. PHOTO BY JAVE BJORKMAN. @CLOUDTALKN @MACONMAGAZINE @PINKESTPARTY
SEE ERIN'S MURAL AROUND TOWN DURING THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. PHOTO BY JAVE BJORKMAN. @MAMAHAWKDRAWS
@MACONMAGAZINE @PINKESTPARTY
SEE ARRIN'S MURAL ON THIRD STREET. PHOTO BY BRIAN OCHOA. @FREEMANARRIN @MACONMAGAZINE @PINKESTPARTY
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