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(Left) Final Reflections. Kathleen Stern, artist, (Right) Tools of the Trade. Marion Vidal, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

Asheville Gallery of Art\u2019s February exhibit, How We Heal,<\/em> brings together the works of Cynthia Brody, Kathleen Stern and Marion Vidal in a tribute to the resilience of Western North Carolina. The exhibit highlights the recovery process following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, emphasizing the interconnected healing of the region\u2019s landscapes and communities. An opening reception will take place on Friday, February 7, from 5\u20137:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Grow Where You\u2019re Planted. Cynthia Brody, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

Brody\u2019s mixed-media art blends photographs with unrelated images to create curious stories. \u201cI enjoy helping people look closer\u2014at my work with its hidden images, and at the world around them,\u201d says Brody, an artist and psychotherapist. Recently inspired by her move to Asheville, Brody\u2019s latest creations incorporate local elements like bears, kudzu and the Blue Ridge Mountains, reflecting her experiential connection to the region.<\/p>\n

Stern, a retired physician turned artist, uses serene landscapes to capture moments of healing and reflection. For this exhibit, she revisited old, unfinished canvases, transforming them into works that celebrate persistence and growth. \u201cNot every piece I worked on made the cut, but I was pleased with the canvases I chose,\u201d she says. \u201cEach one represents part of a sometimes painful learning process and a tribute to persistence. Today\u2019s failure might be the starting point for tomorrow\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vidal\u2019s charcoal paintings of still life, portraiture and landscapes highlight the beauty of human anatomy and natural forms. \u201cYou are not alone; there is strength in our resilience,\u201d says Vidal. \u201cMany people are coping in different ways, and collectively we will rise and become a force again in WNC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asheville Gallery of Art is located at 82 Patton Avenue in Asheville, across from Pritchard Park. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. To learn more, call 828.251.5796, visit AshevilleGallery-of-Art.com<\/a> or follow the gallery\u2019s Facebook page.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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