In “Color in Freedom: Journey along the Underground Railroad,” Holston brings a fresh and invaluable perspective to an important American story. The collection of works, divided into four distinct movements, leads viewers along the chronology of the lives of those who forged the passage to freedom. The movements are analogous to a musical score, and each is faithful to a particular period in the unfolding story: Arrival in the Unknown; Living in Bondage—Life on the Plantation; The Journey of Escape; and, Color in Freedom. In this collection, Holston presents a body of work that unfolds like a great symphony, moving in a steady, continuing rhythm through this critical period in American history.

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