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  • Collection: Faces of Asheville

Portrait of Jonas with Beeka the Wonderdog, who is “all about love and play… a good combination”, and a chair which emits a tone when drummed, reflecting his musician interest in “the hidden voices of cast-off objects”. He came to Asheville in 1991…

Portrait of Bowen.

Portrait of Griffin, a self-described “poi dancer” with a set of her “poi”-- Maori for“ball”. “They are swung in intricate patterns around the body. They symbolize the earth, sun, moon, stars, fertility and the cycle of life.” She came to Asheville…

Portrait of Gaunt, known as “the bird lady” for her work with homing pigeons, with a symbol of peace, a Ringneck Dove. She came to Asheville in 1980 in search of affordable property and loves the mountains, community and diversity.

Portrait of Rhyne with an Etch-a-Sketch, stained glass, ceramic sculpture and painting, which reflect her passion for the creative process. She came to Asheville in 1999 and embraces the community, “constant influx of new ideas” and “amazing…

Portrait of Corn.

Portrait of Taz with a picture of Asheville.

Portrait of Johnson with a mermaid drawing.

Portrait of Waldrop with a praying mantis sculpture, reflective of his creations as a blacksmith. He came to Asheville in 2005.

Portrait of Charlie and Angie McIver with the show posters that represent the work of their professional theatre, NC Stage Company, and a copy of King Lear, a favorite play by Shakespeare, whom they consider a “fundamental driving force”. They came…
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