Lonnie & Twyla Money: 50 Years of Kentucky
Appalachian Folk Art is the story of two iconic Kentucky artists who
have not only been making highly regarded folk art pieces for nearly 50 years,
but who have helped to shape this unique Appalachian art form.
Karen Abney grew up in the Ohio River Valley and has since
traveled extensively, led by a natural curiosity and desire to seek out
beautiful things. Kentucky has been her adopted home for nearly 40
years—familiar because of her Appalachian heritage, and enjoyed for its natural
beauty.
Karen has been a designer since creating her first logo at
age eight. An early love of letters led her to a career in Graphic Design,
which evolved into work in Marketing, Environmental Graphic Design, Wayfinding
and Signage Design, and Digital User Experience Design. She has won numerous
awards for her work in each category.
An accomplished painter, fiber artist, and photographer, she
has exhibited at several galleries across the region. She enjoys spending time
hiking, kayaking, and traveling with her sons, Kyle and Alex Huninghake.