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Portrait of Moon with one of her favorite books, reflecting her passion for reading.

Portrait of Blythe with a 1970 quilt, sewn with ribbons from his grandmother’s funeral flowers. Every new child born into his family, which has been in the region since 1770, has slept under the quilt.

Portrait of Zerbe with a ballerina music box, which she enjoys dancing to.

Portrait of Dunsberry and her dog.

Portrait of House with a flower, which he describes as “an emblem of the healing power of Jesus”. He came to Asheville in 1972.

Portrait of Johnson with the speed skates that represent her participation with the Blue Ridge Rollergirls. “Roller derby pulled me through some pretty rough times.” She came to Asheville in 2006.

Portrait of Betsalel, an artist and songwriter, with brushes and paint.

Portrait of Brockway wearing hair bobbles, which for her reflect her sense of “being silly and absurd”. She came to Asheville in 2001.

Portrait of Kolousek with samples of the vintage books she loves, “the one constant” in her life. She came to Asheville in 1996 and is drawn to the diversity, the art scene and the mountains.

Portrait of Jonas with Beeka the Wonderdog, who is “all about love and play… a good combination”, and a chair which emits a tone when drummed, reflecting his musician interest in “the hidden voices of cast-off objects”. He came to Asheville in 1991…