Seeing the light….

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We are so excited to share the work of Lighting Artist Stuart Haygarth with you. Ok so his first exhibit was about six years ago but we were recently  introduced to his work while visiting the London Design Museum this fall,  his Spectical Chandelier became one of our favorite discoveries of the day. Haygarth re-purposes glasses that are donated to charities but for whatever reason are unable to be used. He saves them from the incinerator and gives them new life as art.  The dappled light that the lenses produce is stunning.  The pictures, though lovely don’t do justice to what a truly unique chandelier it is. Our favorite part is that you can buy Haygarth’s chandeliers! Not to worry if the one we’ve featured seems to long for your room, they come in different sizes! They really must be seen to be appreciated, so check out his exhibition the next time you’re in London. If, like most of us, that London trip won’t be happening any time soon, stop by his website and see about purchasing an original work of art for yourself!

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Treasure Hunting….

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On a recent buying trip we reconfirmed the idea that you never know where you’ll stumble upon a great find. Portobello Road, in Edgartown, has a great eclectic selection of art as well as new and found objects. As we perused the isles on a hunt for an old tin shelf we found a great option that was unfortunately too short. Crossing our fingers, we asked the woman behind the counter if they had any others. She told us they might have another in their storage room.

The back space was unlocked and we were ushered in with the warning that we probably wouldn’t find anything but were welcome to try. It was full of funky old odds and ends. As we waded through old pottery, baskets, chairs and tin lunch boxes (picture American Pickers, except in heels!) we found a pair of old shutters with beautiful peeling turquoise paint and carved half-moon details….treasure! We quickly scooped up our find and brought it to our clients house. They were hung side by side in his guest bathroom as a fun pop of color and a funky place to hang towels. The weathered texture of the doors is just awesome and we never would have found them had we not asked to step inside a storage room.

A Natural Life…

Our clients frequently ask us to recommend art. It can be a bit tricky. Art is very subjective.  As they say “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Most of our clients live  off island and  they count on our knowledge of Martha’s Vineyard and New England artists and artisans to bring local flavor into their homes. So we are always on the look out for artists whose work we love.

When Connecticut artist Lawrence McGarvey contacted us about his work, a modern interpretation of a classic nautical symbol…the sea fan, we knew it would be a great fit. Lawrence’s natural forms on acrylic bring movement and texture to each piece. His neutral backgrounds are quietly sophisticated, allowing the simple, organic images to speak for themselves. Lawrence has turned out to be a great partner because his art is very accessible and suits almost any environment. If you’re in the neighborhood stop by our studio at 7 Beach St. in Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard, or visit his website at www.131gallery.com!

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