When Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, the impact far exceeded what anyone could have imagined. As a way to remember what happened to the community, the University of North Carolina at Asheville’s art department put together the “Looking Back to Move Forward” exhibit in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall.
Featuring work by faculty, students and alumni, the art exhibit gives viewers the opportunity to look back at the devastation caused by Helene and the ongoing recovery of the community. With artwork and research papers lining the gallery, the story of what happened to Asheville and the broader impact of climate change is told through community members, according to University of North Carolina at Asheville’s communication and marketing department.
“Everybody had a really different experience,” Gallery Director Carrie Tomberlin said. “Including all the different voices, it is really important to tell the story of what happened with the hurricane.”…