Portrait of Blue with a Christian rosary and an amulet of Kwan Yin, Chinese “goddess of mercy and compassion”. He was spiritually drawn to Asheville in 2004.
Portrait of Hansen posing with her sewing tools. These are significant to her, and she says, "It's how I live and create. I'm not sure if I could survive without that as an outlet. It's like a drug to me, when I have inspiration no matter how tired I…
Portrait of Sutherland with a plant. “I’ve grown plants my whole life.” She came to Asheville in 1995 and fell in love with the character of the city. She loves the mountains and the spirit of the people.
Portrait of Jones with her dog, Cody, who was her companion when she arrived in Asheville in 1996 and knew nobody. She loves the beauty, the progressive people, and the lively spirit of the city.
Portrait of Paar with a video camera, a new medium for her, among the musical composition, writing, watercolor and photography she enjoys. She moved to Asheville in 2004 and values the opportunities and progressive spirit.
Portrait of Peacock with an eye patch and cane. The patch represents “all the turning of a blind eye I do” and the cane symbolizes “a rod or scepter – responsibility”. He came to Asheville in 2004 for the arts and culture.
Portrait of Merenda holding one of her dogs, King. She brought him because, "He represents everything good and cool- as do all [her] dogs. [She] strives to be more like him every day." She moved to Asheville in 2006 after she fell in love with it…