2024 Cape Cod Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 52
CRAFTING
HOME VIBES:
HOW LOCAL
ART
CAN ELEVATE YOUR
HOME DECOR
HYANNIS
HyArts Shanties
A dozen seaside shanties, tucked along the walkway-tothe-sea from Hyannis Main Street to Hyannis Harbor, are
alive with the arts from May through October and during
the holiday season. Featured artists at the colorful
shanties rotate weekly, ensuring an eclectic, diverse
BY CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN
It’s easy to get lost in the natural beauty of
Cape Cod. That’s exactly where Steven Koppel
went for comfort and solace during life’s most
array of artwork that represents the Cape. Peruse the
wares of photographers, painters, potters, jewelers,
glassblowers and wood workers, and take home a
treasured souvenir. In the summer, live music and
entertainment add to the spirited scene.
dif昀椀cult moments. A business consultant for
most of his life, Koppel turned to art in the
second half of his career, creating stunning
images of Cape beaches and tidal 昀氀ats that
can be seen in his downtown Chatham store,
Expressions Gallery.
Koppel uses techniques that make it appear
as if the water is completely still or “dancing
in celebration of the start of the day,” he says.
“Photography is my own form of meditation. It is
what I love to do.”
And for those who do end up buying a piece
from his gallery for their home, Koppel says,
“They often want an image that expresses
some connection, feeling or tie they have to
Addison Art Gallery
Cape Cod. My images are expressive of the
Celebrating its 30th year in a charming half-Cape
feelings so many people have when they are
immersed in the beauty of the Cape.”
long served as a 昀椀xture in the region’s 昀椀ne arts scene.
On this 65-mile sandy peninsula, Koppel is
visitors in local art, including exhibit openings, artist
not alone. He is part of a large contingent of
talented artists who are drawn here speci昀椀cally
to create. The end result? Unique, one-of-akind 昀椀nds that can add a personal touch of
Cape Cod to your home.
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overlooking Orleans Town Cove, Addison Art Gallery has
The gallery offers an abundance of events to immerse
receptions, plein air gatherings, panel discussions, live
music and book signings. On its walls hang a variety of
styles – realism, abstract, impressionism, infused media,
and more – from both emerging and established Cape
artists that will add life and color to any home.
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