Portrait of Weil tipping his vintage felt hat. He chose to bring the hat because it signifies old time journalisms, is similar to a hat his grandfather owned, and was gift to himself upon arriving in Asheville. He had dreamed of moving to Asheville…
Portrait of Veal with hiking sticks and her labradoodle, Belle, which bring her “immense joy and peace”. She loves the beauty and history of the area and the four distinct seasons, including “wonderfully cool summers”.
Portrait of Nichols posing with a lace shawl she was in the process of knitting. She spun and dyed the yarn herself, and displayed the finished product at the Folk Art Center in 2009. She came to Asheville to become involved with the community and…
Portrait of Sparks with her hammered dulcimer. “As a lover of music and lifelong musician, I finally found the truest voice of my soul and spirit in the hammered dulcimer. All the piano lessons, strumming the guitar, and banging on drums for forty or…
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 Howard posing with his tinted glasses. These are significant, as he says they, "are a deliberate part of my persona. They are prescription, I see better with than without them. It offers me a barrier when I need to be standoff-ish, while…