Portrait of Pluta sitting on the ground holding a singing bell with a statue of Buddha behind him. They represent the tools for exploring his spirituality, and that to, "LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN to the bell" brings him to his true home. He moved to…
Portrait of Pluta holding an angel. It signifies that angels are everywhere guiding us and to remind us to be angels to each other. She moved here in 2001, saying, "My husband dragged me here," and stays because it is her home and community.
Portrait of Trumpis holding an issue of LIFE magazine featuring John Lennon. She brought this because, "John Lennon had the biggest influence on [her] life. [She] got this magazine [her] first month back in Asheville after studying abroad in…
Portrait of D'Angelo holding a camera with her dog, Lakota. She brought her camera because she feels blessed she can do what she loves for a living, and that Lakota is the love of her life. She came to Asheville 5 months before being photographed for…
Portrait of Audrey Brackett holding a microphone. She was 10 years old at the time of photographing, and was born and raised in Asheville. She participated in the project alongside her mother, Cheri Brackett.
Portrait of Cheri Brackett holding a cup of tea. She did not bring an object, and is completely representing herself, saying, "I am my work. I am or try to be totally present to those who consult with me." She is a psychotherapist who moved to…
Portrait of Rayl holding a book containing a Davidson family portrait. The Davidsons were the first white settlers west of Old Fort. Rayl moved to Asheville in 1986 with his parents, and has stayed because he loves it.
Portrait of Jackson holding a coffee cup, Holga camera, and wearing a scarf. He brought these because he drinks "gallons" of coffee, is a photographer, and loves scarves. He moved to Asheville in 2001 to come home again, and has stayed for his…
Portrait of Hurd holding a small porcelain pitcher and wearing part of his army uniform. The pitcher was given to him by an Iraqi woman as a birthday present, and he is president of Iraqi Veterans Against the War. He moved to Asheville in 2007 after…