the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“The sun is alone, too, but it still shines.” ~ Unknown I walked past this lone mud-encrusted camera atop ruined cassettes on shelves that looked to buckle under the weight of mud and water-saturated archival files at Appalshop. The life … Continued
“[C]ontext matters–history doesn’t change, but our understanding of it does.” ~ Susan Allen Kline The water at the head of any holler is a small stream, growing wider with each tributary along the way. Hardburly’s little creek was no different … Continued
“Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.” ~ Lawrence J. Peter Behind Cane Ridge lay thousands of acres of rich farmland. Near the fence is a stretching parcel of soybeans with … Continued
“The kindest people are not born that way. They are made. They are the souls that have experienced much at the hands of life. They are the ones who have dug themselves out of the dark, who have fought to … Continued
” Six things you need to stop caring about: 1. People who don’t care about you 2. Toxic people 3. Age 4. Your past mistakes 5. Society’s beauty standards 6. What other people think” ~ Unknown Cousin Eunice and Johnny … Continued
“May we stop seeing ourselves through the eyes of people who never saw us.” ~ Shane Steele I come by my love of photographs and ancestry honestly. Cousin Eunice is the keeper of the Terry Clan lineage. The walls of … Continued
“So many walk through life trying to fit in. The truth is, darling, you were always meant to stand out.” ~ Mona Lee Inside Appalshop is the fabulous theater named for the Richardsons, who were instrumental in Appalshop’s beginning back … Continued
“I can do anything even if it takes longer than expected.” ~ Unknown The scene that greeted me as I left the office. I love rainbows. Related Images:
“Don’t wait for things to get better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now, otherwise you’ll run out of time.” ~ Unknown Ginny Daley is my shero. She just retired from UK Special Collections in June … Continued
“I truly appreciate kindness. I appreciate people checking up on me. I appreciate a quick message. I appreciate those who ask if I’m okay. I appreciate every single person in my life who has tried to brighten my days. It’s … Continued