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Portrait of Amory, with a necklace she made from African trade beads and Thai silver. “I believe we are all brothers and sisters in this world and I think art, in all forms, brings us together.” She came to Asheville to work as a multimedia artist.

Portrait of Hawk with what he describes as his “main focus of art”, his bass guitar. He came to Asheville in 2000 for “the scene”.

Portrait of Veal with a cigar that to him represents “porch time”. He love Asheville’s people and beautiful mountains.

Portrait of Veal with hiking sticks and her labradoodle, Belle, which bring her “immense joy and peace”. She loves the beauty and history of the area and the four distinct seasons, including “wonderfully cool summers”.

Portrait of Dalton with her son, who represents her “love”.

Portrait of Marley with a toy.

Portrait of Blow with a singing bowl (“voice and beauty of earth, female wisdom, circle, true self”) and sculpture (“winged Goddess – guidance , higher vision, depth and transformation”). She embraces Asheville as a spiritual and healing center where…

Portrait of Ray with a CD, “I Remember Jim Crow: African-American Women Share Memories of the Era”. She came to Asheville in 1973.

Portrait of Prenatt with her puppy, a symbol of her “love and caring and giving nature”. She came to Asheville in 1996 and has found “amazing community”.

Portrait of Medvick with a stick, which he likes to play with. He came to Asheville in 1996.