The Art of Mark Priest

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Series (UGRR)

The development and preservation of the Underground Railroad was a dangerous undertaking. Enormous effort went into changing the tide of history for the African-American. The Underground Railroad played a crucial role in this monumental change. The railroad was made up of numerous escape routes that started in whatever location there were souls brave enough to reach for freedom. The steps they took played a big part in the freedom I experience to walk these now defunct routes. My current artistic focus is on the particular routes and experiences of a specific Underground Railroad conductor - Harriet Tubman.