Portrait of Kasben reading "Relativity" by Albert Einstein and holding a champagne flute, with a bottle of champagne being poured from outside the photograph's scope. She states the significance of these items being, "My personality has a plethora of…
Portrait of Humphrey playing her acoustic guitar. She chose to bring her guitar as she uses it to write songs, which she considers the gifts of her soul and are a great sense of strength and hope. She first moved to Asheville from 1983-1987, and…
Portrait of Schain posing with his camera- the basis of his art and a link to his future. He came to Asheville for its breathtaking scenery and to raise a family. He stays for the pleasant, spiritual, open minded people, it being a cultural center,…
Portrait of Arwen Imfeld seated holding a plastic teapot. Arwen was brought to participate in the project by her mother, Teresa Imfeld. At the time of the project, Arwen was 2 and half years old.
Portrait of Imfeld posing with a pair of hiking boots, symbolizing her love of nature and total connection to spirit, as well as individualism. She came to Asheville because she wanted something like a San Francisco neighborhood, and was attracted by…
Portrait of McCloud posing with a DVD of Disney's "Fantasia" signifying his work (owning two video stores), his obsession, and life. He moved and remained in Asheville because he feels it is the best place to live in the south.
Portrait of Schantz wearing a shirt with the phrase "Lick Me, I'm Vegan." He states, "I am vegan, and I think it's funny :) how people are conditioned to make character judgements based on food choices." He came to Asheville for its beauty, creative…
Portrait of McIlhenny posing with a book, "The Magic Mountain" by Thomas Mann, and brought it because he enjoys the story exploring the predicaments of living in a place where magic reigns. Originally from Henderson County, he moved to Oregon and…
Portrait of Rinehart posing with a copy of Virginia Wolfe's "A Room of One's Own." She uses this to symbolize the struggle she and her partner have had in trying to find space to live in Asheville with growing rent prices. Rinehart is a native to…
Portrait of Toole posing with her daughter and a copy of Dr. Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" Reading is a personal passion of hers that she loves to share with her daughter. She originally moved to Asheville in 1995 to study at UNCA, and moved…