The Undermain Icons series profiles Kentucky artists whose work has achieved national or international recognition — yet whose stories, creative processes, and connections to the Commonwealth remain largely untold. Made possible with the support of the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Arts Council.
Songs from the Wood
Kentucky instrument maker Homer Ledford:
A pocketknife, a basement workshop, and the rebirth of the Appalachian dulcimer
By David T. Miller
Contributing Writer
The masterful hands of luthier Homer Ledford (Courtesy Jerry Schureman and EKU Special Collections)
Dragons, Fools, and Giant Gumballs: The Serious Fun of Puppetry
The Making of Marionettes in Lexington
By Katie Axon
The latest in our “Hanging Around” video series produced in partnership with Arts Connect exploring art exhibitions in the Greater Lexington area. Narrated and interpreted by Arts Connect's Kate Savage and filmed by Undermain's Katie Axon, this series invites us to learn more about the many artists in our community and become more informed about their work. In this episode, Kate takes us inside 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Lexington to experience the current show, “Refuge: Needing, Seeking and Creating Shelter.”