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Portrait of Zerbe, who came to Asheville via “random destiny”.

Portrait of Foley with his backpack which has been with him “everywhere” over the years. He came to Asheville in 2006 for the energy of the city and stays for the mountains, people, “good eats” and to work for animal welfare.

Portrait of Coll-Lamosa with a soccer ball and t-shirt, representing his love for his father’s Spanish hometown and the Barca soccer team.

Portrait of Coll-Lamosa. He values Asheville for the diversity and culture.

Portrait of Bettencourt with a mosaic flower which represents her “passion in life”, creating mosaics of many materials. She came to Asheville in 1999 and enjoys the culture and diversity.

Portrait of Manns with the book she wrote, “Fearless Change”. She came to Asheville in 1977 and loves the diversity of people.

Portrait of Debnam with a football, which represents to him, “the great equalizer”. He was born in Asheville.

Portrait of Woodaman with art supplies, which represent his love of art and the act of creativity. He moved to Asheville in 2006 and stays for the “society and surroundings”.

Portrait of Martin with his guitar, “the most powerful weapon” in his life, besides his “little dog” and his faith. He came to Asheville for college and enjoys its arts and “closeness to God”.

Portrait of Taylor with her accordion, which, she says, is “loud and squeaky and annoying but you like it anyway and you don’t know why.” She describes Asheville as “the most comfortable black hole there could be.”