The theme of human identity is explored through works of art in all media. The exhibition encompasses four galleries and four focus areas: Labor and Leisure: Activities That Define Us, Portraits: The Face in a Crowd, Environment: A Place in the Landscape and Narrative: Telling Stories Through Pictures.

This exhibition has been reinstalled with new acquisitions and works on paper, so be sure to take a second look at Common Ground. The exhibition is possible by the support of a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council.

The exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and guest curated by Terrie Sultan and Suzanne Isken.

Image credit:

(top)
Bayard Wootten
Man Reaping, Penland, NC, ca. 1935
Photograph, black and white silver print
9.13 x 7.13 inches
2004 Collectors' Circle Acquisition

Yuji Hiratsuka
Falling on a Cactus, 2005
Etching with Chine Colle
17.88 x 12.88 inches
Gift of Delphia Lamberson and Hoke Smith Holt