I recently spent some time in Ripley, Ohio for a project, and was inspired to make this linocut of the John Rankin House: which overlooks the Ohio River and the Village of Ripley. Rev John Parker was an important part of the underground railroad, and many people stopped at his house in their journey to freedom.
Ken is a self-taught artist from rural Kentucky, whose work includes painting, printmaking, and pottery. He considers himself to be a 'lifetime learner' and uses art to explore and learn more about the world around him. Much of his work reflect his optimistic views on rural folk culture, river life and simple pleasures.
