Faces of Asheville

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Faces of Asheville

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Portrait of Sutherland posing with his DSLR camera, signifying what he does, and as he states, "much more than the description of my job" in electronic medical records design. He came to Asheville for hiking, beauty, and peace, and stayed for love.

Portrait of Capezzali posing with an "Allah" picture and amethyst crystal. The picture reminds her to keep searching for answers and the crystal is a healing gift from her mother. On Asheville, Capezzali says "[It] feels like home, the people are…

Portrait of Clark posing with an "Impeach Bush" button, keyboard tie, and sheet music. These items signify his keen interest in politics and justice as well as work composing music. Clark moved to Asheville as it fit with his values and creative…

Portrait of Mumpower posing with one of his boots from Vietnam. On which, he states it represents, "memories of one of [sic] hardest and best pivot points of my life." Mumpower acted as a city councilman and has history, family, and heritage in…

Portrait of Barnes posing with his motocycle helmet and jacket, as, he states, "I live to ride (and dance.)" He came to Asheville for its soul, and stayed for the opportunities for spiritual, mental, and emotional growth and friendship.

Portrait of Steyert posing with her first "real" camera, a Nikon FG. It signifies her photographing reggae musicians and how that changed her life. She came to Asheville for it's vibe and stayed for that, it's people, and beauty. She became a part of…

Portrait of Nichols posing with a lace shawl she was in the process of knitting. She spun and dyed the yarn herself, and displayed the finished product at the Folk Art Center in 2009. She came to Asheville to become involved with the community and…

Portrait of Harris posing with her camera, signifying a great hobby of hers. She came to Asheville on a volunteer opportunity and stayed for the mountains. She submitted a poem as well: you'll see my best attempts and my curious views. / my mistakes,…

Portrait of Stangler posing with a bamboo branch signifying her work as a bamboo artist, on which she has published a book, "Craft and Art of Bamboo." She came to Asheville as she had communal land in Weaverville and stayed for the artists, and its…

Portrait of Livingston posing with photographer Jen Bowen's bicycle, signifying that he enjoys fixing bikes. He came to Asheville to live with his dad and finish high school and has stayed because "Asheville is an inescapable swirling vortex." He…
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