woodcut; 20×26″ paper, image 16×24”

“The ancient Persian saying “This too shall pass” has been a source of peace and calm during this year of heightened anxiety. The symbols of the rainbow and dove with olive branch – from the great flood – remind us not to lose hope during this turbulent time.”

ARTIST BIO: Ken Swinson is a self-taught artist from rural Kentucky, whose work includes painting, printmaking, and pottery. He considers himself a ‘lifetime learner’ and uses art as the vehicle to explore and learn more about the world around him. Much of Ken’s work reflects his optimistic views on rural folk culture, river life and simple pleasure.