The Laurel of Asheville Magazine
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Catherine Brown

Catherine Brown

Rock-like bodies embedded with gem-like faces—that’s how sculptor Catharine Brown describes her figurative creations that are on special exhibit through March 26 at Blue Spiral 1 Gallery in downtown Asheville. Like a lot of artists, Catharine discovered her creative side quite early in life. Unlike, I would guess, just about every other artist, she began her artistic career by “painting” dogwood trees. The story begs for an explanation. “I grew up in a little town in northern New Jersey across from a skating pond ... read full article

 
Lifestyle Stories
  • Hickory Nut Gap Farm: The Early Years

    Hickory Nut Gap Farm: The Early YearsJust before the road heads up the mountain, you enter Hickory Nut Gap Farm, one of the area’s oldest family-owned farms and an enduring legacy to the community. Jointly owned and operated by the six descendants of James and Elspeth Clarke read more

  • Steeling A Little Bit Of Ice

    Steeling A Little Bit Of IceWhen a sharp piece of steel pierces a brittle, seemingly delicate structure, one would expect the structure to shatter. Simple physics and common sense would tell us that hardened steel is stronger than ice. I wonder about this I go ice climbing. It’s difficult not to think about this when read more

 
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