team

Installations/Writer

Barry Darnell Burton, one of the models for the Ancestor Spirit Portraits is a resident of Lexington, KY. His family has traced roots in Lexington back to 1840 before which there is no information.

He is the installation technician for tapestry portraits, the project Holy Man and the author of “Where Do I Begin” the signature blessing that accompanies installation of the project. His “Make a Wish on Me America” along with several other narrative pieces are key to the project.

Artist

Layers of history and time are a constant in the work of Marjorie Guyon. One of the hallmarks of her work is that the image at once emerges from yet disappears into what appears to be an ancient surface. Yet, she also seems to be lighting the path of time. It may well be the dynamic between the two impulses that gives her haunting images their appeal. To build her compositions, she works in collage and applies marble dust and pigment - earth from all over the world to create an archeology of the soul. Her work is at once both contemporary and ancient - a blend of mythology and graffiti. Her work appears in public and private collections across the United States.

Administrative Volunteer

Since my involvement in 2018 as a volunteer, I have become the project coordinator and all-things organizer. I am a wife, mother, grandmother and an active member of my community. I serve as the Vice President of the Board of I Was Here and also serve as Vice Chair of the Board of the Greater Clark Foundation (Winchester, KY) where we pursue excellence in all assets that define a strong sense of place – civic engagement, economic development, education, health and well-being and quality of life. Not just for a few, but for all members of the community.

Website & Social Media

In my role with I Was Here, I have managed cross functional teams, spearheading organizational efforts involving design, marketing, and technology implementations. I am always working toward excellence in our brand, messaging, and special projects. Using my technological, organizational, and project management skills, I help I Was Here work effectively and efficiently.