Portrait of Bowers with a stuffed bat, part of his toy collection. He came to Asheville in 2004 for the trees, weather, transit system and walkability of the area.
Portrait of Wood with her notebook. “I write constantly – thoughts, poems, quotes, ideas, things to be done, and interviews.” Her family moved to Asheville in 1998, and she’s met “many wonderful friends and fascinating people – all working to…
Portrait of Allen with her great-great-grandfather’s violin and compositions. “He didn’t know it at the time, but I think he made it for me.” She came to Asheville in 2002 for the “fantastic musicianship” and stays for the “insane” people, whom she…
Portrait of Billings with his “Skelanimal” stuffed bat, the first gift from a girlfriend and, as he says, “kind of morbid at the same time”. He is an Asheville native.
Portrait of Fotorny with a decorative horse, which represents her bond with both the animal and the celebratory nature of the arts. She prizes Asheville for the inspiring people and the momentum she gained to start her life’s work.
Portrait of Logan with her pen (“mightier than the sword – I want to heal”); boots (“my confidence boosters and take chargeness come from them"); sunglasses (“my personality”); and tiger costume (“my ‘showing’ of myself to Asheville”). She came to…
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…