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T. Jackson's Studio
Town and country:
From 2003 until mid 2008, Jackson worked in a 2,500
square foot studio in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. The third floor space
in the 1889 building was originally the upholstery and drapery floor of
Craemer's Department Store. In the 1980's it was converted into office
space for a real estate company. When Jackson moved into the space in
2003 he had the ceiling in a portion of the space restored to its original
11' height to accommodate large canvases.
In June, 2008, the Cedar River rose to unprecedented
levels. It was 12 feet higher than any recorded height. By that time,
it was a mile wide and had flooded most of the downtown buildings and
thousands of homes. While Jackson's studio was on the third floor, and
safe for the time being, power would be out in the buiding for months
during Iowa summer weather conditions. As soon as the National Guard began
letting people back downtown, Jackson orchestrated a move of all of his
artwork, furniture, etc.
T. Jackson now works in a 1.500 square foot studio in
the country between Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon, IA.
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