pastel on monotype; 16×20”

“Thousands of slaves escaped to freedom through the secret network of the Underground Railroad. Many made it by crossing the Ohio River, the boundary between slave-holding Kentucky and free Ohio. Crossings took place between Augusta and Maysville, KY, particularly to Ripley, OH, and the home of Presbyterian abolitionist John Rankin. His home was high up on a hill overlooking the river and was a beacon of hope and freedom.”

ARTIST BIO: Carole Winters is a visual artist and printmaker living and working in Northern Kentucky. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in printmaking from Morehead State University, she worked within various printing and publishing companies in a variety of roles, such as graphic designer, art director and publisher. She served on the board of directors for Tiger Lily Press from 2015 until 2021, and has recently been invited to the board of Manifest.