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…
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 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 Jeter posing with a butane torch. This object is significant to her as a jewelry maker, and she says, "I love the magic of fire and silver meeting to create beautiful, functional jewelry. A few minute of a 2000 F flame can create a piece…
Portrait of Randall posing with a faerie on his shoulder, Aubrey Adams. This represents, "The holding onto of the belief that magic and art can bring something positive and joyful to the world." He came to Asheville in the summer of 2001 on a…
Portrait of Adams. Adams family has lived in the Asheville area for 8 generations, and she chooses to stay for the art and some of the people. At the time of the photograph, she had no plans to leave but felt the need to get out at some point. She…
Portrait of Hargett wearing a flower mask. He chose to wear this because, "It's like hey! I'm alive! Let's smile! It is a testament to late night festivities, friends who are like family, and a commitment to not take life too seriously!" He moved to…
Portrait of Lorenz sitting with a bag which holds his books, film, sketch pads, and other objects he feels the need to collect. He says, "[the bag] and the objects within, are much like an extension of my personality. Also, it is very useful." He was…
Portrait of Forbes posing with his introversion, significant because, as he stated, "Asheville has helped me grow in something I lacked before I moved here- a personal style." He moved to Asheville in 2005 because he liked the unique culture and…