Browse Items (342 total)

Portrait of Liontree with a flower she likes, she says, because “it reminds me of nature”.

Portrait of Berg with a bottle of cider.

Portrait of Navé, a native of Asheville, who is continuously drawn back to his “blood home”.

Portrait of Vickery with a bamboo pole. Bamboo symbolizes to her “strength & durability, yet flexibility & gentleness…” She came to Asheville in 2004 and stayed for the “art, performance, and exploration”.

Portrait of Childress with a frame, which represents her love of photography and penchant for viewing the world as a series of images to capture. She is a native of Asheville, which she describes as the “most incredibly beautiful, diverse and happy…

Portrait of Lierz with a coffee cup and two books of poetry, representing a book she is writing about her life as a business owner and president of a coffee company. She came to Asheville in 2003 to start her own business and explore a creative path.

Portrait of Hurd holding a small porcelain pitcher and wearing part of his army uniform. The pitcher was given to him by an Iraqi woman as a birthday present, and he is president of Iraqi Veterans Against the War. He moved to Asheville in 2007 after…

Portrait of Krekel with his guitar, symbol of his art and “tool of trade”. He came to Asheville for the music opportunities.

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 Self with the backpack he carries. “I travel by foot or bike.” He came to Asheville in 2002 and describes the area as “a beautiful playground”.