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The Call to Post
Ashley Davis

Barrel Location: Magee’s Bakery, Fayette County

Artist Bio:  Ashley Davis has a degree in graphic design and has exhibited her art and design work in several public art works throughout Kentucky, including Louisville’s “Gallopalooza”, as well as completing several commissioned artworks.  She is a resident of Lexington, Kentucky and works as a Graphic Designer for Alltech Biotechnologies. She also works as a freelance designer/artist. To visit her online portfolio, please go to www.bluekatdesigner.com.

Artist’s Interpretation:  The imagery is inspired by my love of horseracing and the excitement that begins when the trumpeter begins playing the “Call to Post” in his bright red jacket and derby hat.  The scene depicts the joy of seeing beautiful thoroughbreds and their jockeys perched on their backs in their brightly colored silks walking to the gates to begin their dash to cross the finish line.