Duality in Nature
byIn nature, dualities abound — sunlight and shadow, life and decay, stillness and movement. These contrasting forces shape the world around us. They shape…
Art + Craft
Violet Vibes Only
byLexington Glassworks releases vernal vessel Spring has officially sprung, and the hills are alive with budding flora. From trout lilies to dwarf crested irises,…
Sense of Self
byBlue Spiral 1 muses on the human experience “I’m a bit like a magpie,” Asheville painter Jon Sours says when asked about his creative…
Back to Backgammon
byCrafters of artisan game boards hope to inspire new family traditions By: Storme Smith They say the best way to learn backgammon is…
Light in the Darkness
byGlass artist’s brightest pivots have followed trying times When Hurricane Helene pushed the French Broad River through the small town of Marshall, NC, it…
A Natural Storyteller
byMysterious Arts & Crafts potter only revealed himself in art By: Carolyn Kemmett As a familiar face on PBS’s long-running Antiques Roadshow and the…
A Looming Legacy
byGroup keeps heritage fiber arts alive in Henderson County The year was 1974, and Ruth Howe’s cousin needed help with a storage problem. “She…
The Oxbow and Other Epiphanies
byCollection of important American paintings spends the winter in Asheville The history of art in America tends to focus on the prolific mid-twentieth century,…
Sculptures on Paper
byCharcoal artist captures the expression of people and places As any art student discovers, creating a three-dimensional figure on a flat piece of paper…
Small Footprint, Big Impact
byEstate guesthouse lives large with ultra-smart design choices By: Carolyn Kemmett It’s always nice to have a dedicated space for visiting family and friends,…