Kentucky Trifecta by Handmade Hope Rags

Artists Statement:
“As Transdisciplinary Artist and Archaeologists we tell The Story by hand-crafting each artwork with the precision of a trained scientist; we imbue each piece with the empirical aesthetics of Artists who are passionate about Unity in cultures, prehistory, history and the perpetuity of lineage and heritage; as business professionals with each over 20 years as a Directors, and Ad

ministrators in the Cultural Resource Management, and Environmental Engineering & Construction industries: we are ones who understand that in order for implements of cultural imperatives to survive it must have an expressed utilitarian need which can bolster the profane and mundane into the sacred by imagery, ritual, heritage, and legacy. Hence, we elevate common household decor and regalia apparel as our artistic medium. In short, we create Handmade Family Heirlooms imbued with the sweetness of enduring nostalgic charm with a modern touch of Industrialism, and a whimsy cheeky touch of Dadaism to juxtapose contrasting elements which often invoke an inquisitive internal dialog in the art patron and that is what we feel promotes the foundations of good science and the desire for honest profundity. This, sincerely, is our "art-making process": it is our hearts and passions cultivated by our discerning minds which propels us to be conduits of culture: Artists.”
~ Love, Peace and Harmony ~
JoanneHope Skiles Couch & Jeffrey Scott Couch
KY Trifecta by Handmade Hope Rags


Artists Bio:
We are a husband and wife team of 24 years, we met on an archaeology dig back in 1989 and the rest as they say is history. We are Southern California Archaeology Directors turned Lexington based Artists since 2009 who bring a Cross-Cultural Eclectic esthetic to their handmade one-of-a-kind Home Décor artworks, Fiber Art, Couture Fashion Apparel, and Upcycled Vintage Designer Collections. We create “Readymade Family Heirlooms” for you and your family: so why just make memories when you can make your memories “Heirloom Art” for your Loved Ones. You may know us from our “Bluegrass Transplants Art Exhibition” we curated for Lexington Art League in 2019; exhibiting Artist in PRHBTN, The Night Market, various juried craftshows and art exhibitions, Couture Fashion Designer in the Future of Fashion 2020 Sustainable Hemp Competition, or from our collaboration artwork with Hanes Inc., Alternative Apparel, Chef Ouita Family of Restaurants (Holly Hill Inn, Wallace Station, Windy Corner, Honeywood, Smithtown Seafood, Zim’s, Thirsty Fox, Midway Bakery & Café), Kentucky For Kentucky, Navajo Nation Dept. of Justice COVID Relief, Shaker Village, Ashland The Henry Clay Estate, Modern Country Couture, Dafri Studio, Rock House Brewing, Creative Mornings, Long Run Woodford Hounds Hunt Club, Round Barn Stable of Memories, and our beautiful décor pillows even adorn the Kentucky State Capitol Rotunda. We love all things Kentucky, especially: Horses, Hemp & Bourbon — The Kentucky Trifecta.