Portrait of Spires with a frying pan, representing his passion for cooking. He embraces the restaurants, art galleries, music scene, and “how randomly alternative” Asheville is.
Portrait of Lee with a jar of local honey, which, he believes, can help with allergies. He came to Asheville in 1989, and considers the mountains “sacred”.
Portrait of Withrow with her fan, an “accessory of the Victorian goth and a must on hot summer nights at the clubs”. Her family came to Asheville in 1992.
Portrait of Harney with needles and condoms, the materials he distributes in his work as a prevention educator. He came to Asheville in 1992, and finds the community supportive and the people “generous and forgiving”.
Portrait of D’Elia with a globe which represents the vision of himself as a “citizen of the planet”. He came to Asheville in 2000 and appreciates the natural beauty, creative community, architecture, diverse social life and abundant opportunities for…
Portrait of Redmond with clay masks, “Air” and “Earth”, that represent her daughters. She came to Asheville in 1997 for the “poetic vibe” and “the Cherokee call of the mountains”.
Portrait of Sherer and her Ankh tattoo, representing herself and her connection to “earth tone colors”. She came to Asheville in 1997, and considers it her "place of serenity".