Friends of Rains County Public Library is hosting the “Renaissance Man” art exhibit that began Tuesday and continues through Sunday, Oct. 30 during regular library hours in the library’s Meadows Cultural Center.

A press release from the group states it will feature accomplished artist Mitch Young from Quitman who designs unique works of art. Young creates striking hand-hewn furniture from East Texas native trees; two-dimensional computer graphic art that demonstrates his knowledge of geometry, optics, and physics; oil on canvas; one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry embedded with precious stones and much more.

Included in this exhibit are large pieces of petrified wood, a copious collection of shells and precious stones from petrified dinosaur bones. Young’s works are for sale.

The public is invited to a presentation by the artist, Sunday, Oc. 9, at 3 p.m. Young will explain his art methodology and how he evolved into the artist he is today. Battista Alberti (1402-72) explained of a Renaissance man, “a Renaissance man is one who can do all things if he will,” and Mitch Young is that man, according to the press release.