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Portrait of Queen with a sword and axe, which to him signify the motto, “Live by the axe (guitar), die by the sword”. He came to Asheville in 2007 for the music scene.

Portrait of Morrison with his dance shoes. Dancing is when he feels “most confident and relaxed”. He moved to Asheville in 1991 for the “sacred space” and intentional living, and values the beauty of the area and friends he’s made.

Portrait of Bowen with a cookbook and apron, representing her desire to one day open a bakery. She moved to Asheville in 1993 and says “it’s a pretty fun place”.

Portrait of Talley with her guitar. “My guitar is my life!” She came to the area in 1996 for the mountains, arts and music scene.

Portrait of Anin with a butterfly medicine card, signifying “divination, change and transmutation”. She came to Asheville in 1995 via “divine guidance”.

Portrait of Patrick holding a toy rifle.

Portrait of Storm with her “shiny and refined” clarinet, which to her represents her personality as well as her love of music.

Portrait of Liontree with a wire car called “galimoto”, a toy significant to her because “people in Africa made it”.

Portrait of Oso with a mortar and pestle, which he prizes for its antiquity and basic functionality around the world. He came to Asheville in 1997 to participate in community and, as he describes, to “calm down – shut up and listen.” He loves the…

Portrait of Door with an oryx horn fire staff, the “chief magical instrument” which centers him. He came to Asheville in 1993.