Portrait of Byrne with a candle. As a “science of mind practitioner”, she feels that light is the “truth of our being”. She came to Asheville in 2001 to heal and create a new life.
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 Nishino holding a globe, as he explains, "one world where everyone lives". He came to Asheville in 1994 to raise a family and enjoy the outdoors.
Portrait of Ball with a Cuban cigar. Having traveled to Cuba in support of the people, she claims to be “a quiet revolutionary at heart”. She moved to Asheville in 1977 to “get off the grid” and back to the earth.
Portrait of Williams smiling and displaying her many tattoos. She chose to use them to represent herself because, "They are a part of me- no one item could describe me any better." She chose to move to Asheville for a new place, new opportunities,…
Portrait of Blow with a singing bowl (“voice and beauty of earth, female wisdom, circle, true self”) and sculpture (“winged Goddess – guidance , higher vision, depth and transformation”). She embraces Asheville as a spiritual and healing center where…
Portrait of Barnes posing with his motocycle helmet and jacket, as, he states, "I live to ride (and dance.)" He came to Asheville for its soul, and stayed for the opportunities for spiritual, mental, and emotional growth and friendship.