Emery Blagdon: Weaver of Earth Energies Emery Blagdon, a largely self-taught American artist born in Callaway, Georgia, in 1907 and passing away in Nebraska in 1986, remains an enigmatic figure within the landscape of outsider art. His legacy isn’t defined by conventional gallery exhibitions or critical acclaim, but rather by a deeply personal and profoundly affecting body of work – the “Healing Machine.” Blagdon's story is one of quiet isolation, unwavering belief, and a unique vision for harnessing the power of the natural world through meticulously crafted assemblages. Blagdon’s early li…