Served With Meaning
Artist explores memory through mealtime rituals What Virginia-based contemporary wood sculptor Vivian Chiu remembers most about growing up in Hong Kong is mealtime. “The…
Secrets on the Shelf
Mystery and meaning take shape at Blue Spiral 1 A hand-thrown pot may sit unassumingly on a shelf, but don’t be fooled: It’s secretly…
Forged and Found
Mountain-made art connects past and present For generations, the people of Western North Carolina have carved wood, shaped clay, woven fibers, and hammered metal,…
Duo Lingo
Two artists engage in rich dialogue Building on the success of their first joint exhibition in 2023, artists Mark Bettis and Nabil El Jaouhari…
Seating With Soul
Best-selling chair carved from practicality The evolution of the Lily Chair is a story of both sensibility and artistry. According to Brian Boggs of…
The History of Play
Celebrating Tryon’s timeless tradition of toys This summer, Tryon Arts & Crafts School celebrates a beloved chapter of local history with The Tryon Toy-Makers:…
Resilience in Full Bloom
Montford gardens flourish in the storm’s wake During Hurricane Helene last September, 100-mile-per-hour winds tore through Montford, toppling century-old oaks, pines, and poplars. Overnight,…
Crafting a Comeback
Toe River artists reopen studios after Helene This June, the Toe River Arts Spring Studio Tour returns to the hills and hollers of Mitchell…
Of Wood and Whales
Grovewood Village hosts biannual studio tour “We both grew up in very wild environments,” Asheville wood sculptor Melissa Engler says of herself and her…
Impressions of Resilience
Asheville printmakers move to higher ground After seven years of inky experiments and clattering presses in the River Arts District, printmakers Denise Markbreit and…