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Oso

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  • Portrait of Oso with a mortar and pestle, which he prizes for its antiquity and basic functionality around the world. He came to Asheville in 1997 to participate in community and, as he describes, to “calm down – shut up and listen.” He loves the “open-minded folks” and the beauty of the area.