Portrait of Robinson wearing his fez, which he describes as a “totem of power for my TV show, Pleasure Saucer”. He came to Asheville in 2004 and “fell in love with the place”.
Portrait of Price with his pen. “The written word (especially calligraphy) has a certain beauty and flow to it that is unmatched. People say I’m a ‘talker’, but when the voice runs out, writing is where I speak to myself for others.” He came to…
Portrait of Spiceland with his longboard, which he values for the “ecstasy when feeling the gravity – it is a reminder of being body-bound”. He came to Asheville for the music and stays for the conversation and inspiration of the people.
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 Vorus with all the journals he’s written in since he was 16-years-old. He came to Asheville in 2001 and loves the mountains, arts and progressive atmosphere.
Portrait of Nicholson with “Battered Women and the Law”, symbolizing for her the power of knowledge. She came to Asheville in 1999 and values the “open, creative, empowering community” which provides a “safe space to be in a same sex relationship”.
Portrait of Prenatt with her puppy, a symbol of her “love and caring and giving nature”. She came to Asheville in 1996 and has found “amazing community”.