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Tradition Bearers

Art of the Lowrider

Artwork by Ruben Olmos and Corona. Text and images by Evan Hatch.   Great lowrider vehicles draw attention. They capture the spectator’s eye with chromed detailing, art work, super-active hydraulics, audio systems, and tricked-out interiors. The Lowyalty Car Club, based out of Burlington, North Carolina, is home to some of the most creative and driven… Read More →

Filed Under: Musings, NC Field, Tradition Bearers, Uncategorized Tagged With: cars, corona, lowrider, material culture, Ruben Olmos

Potter Mark Hewitt receives United States Artists Fellowship

by Evan Hatch NC Folk wanted to spread the word. Pittsboro potter Mark Hewitt has been awarded a United States Artists Fellowship. The award comes with a $50,000 unrestricted prize allowing Hewitt to make needed repairs to his farm. Check out the article in the Raleigh N&O: http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article49211350.html Of course Mr. Hewitt is no stranger… Read More →

Filed Under: NC Field, Tradition Bearers, Uncategorized Tagged With: Evan Hatch, Mark Hewitt, pottery

Remembering Ted Hicks

  by Tom McGowan The death of Ted Hicks last Friday deprives our community and the community of scholars and storytelling artists of an extraordinary bearer of family and local traditions. Born in 1954 in Avery County, the son of Ray and Rosa Hicks, Ted stayed at home in their iconic weathered house on the… Read More →

Filed Under: NC Field, Tradition Bearers, Uncategorized Tagged With: Appalachia, Avery County, Beech Mountain, Herbal Lore, In Memoriam, Jack Tales, Storytelling, Ted Hicks

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