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John Fortuna has been digging his own grave for the past year at his property in Lexington. He said he has only a few more inches to go until he reaches 6 feet deep. (Photo/Alex Perri)

John Fortuna has been digging his own grave for the past year at his property in Lexington. He said he has only a few more inches to go until he reaches 6 feet deep. (Photo/Alex Perri)

Digging his own grave

Lexington artist John Fortuna’s property is sprinkled with his handiwork.  His home, a 1,200-square-foot geodesic dome, he hand-built with his brother’s help.  Inside, the space is covered with his award-winning artwork. In his yard are two more domes he’s built to house his peacocks and chickens.

Tour John Fortuna's Geodesic Dome House in Lexington

Camouflaged down a dirt path off Crawfordville Road are three dome-shaped structures around an acre-wide pond. One holds three chickens named Pancake, Sausage and Bacon. Another shelters two peacocks…

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