RELICS OF THE PAST, COLLECTIONS OF THE HEART by artist Mavis LeahyMixed media, 14. 5" tall 9 wide when open, 4 1 2 when closed About the piece: A life time of collecting is a passion of mine. I see a discarded item, a much loved possession from a past life and it speaks to me Im compelled to rescue it. These are the stories of long ago lives they beg to be kept alive and shared. This is also true of our most treasured memories they should always kept close in our hearts. Created in Silverton, Oregon. **** Mavis