This collaborative project between the Merchants of Hampden and local artists grew out of a desire that local business owners had to contribute to the neighborhood during the holiday season. The idea of winter decorations
came after meeting with local artist Steve Baker. These lamppost decorations would be designed and made by Hampden based artists and displayed on the Avenue through the holidays. Hopefully, this ongoing project will continue and more decorations and ideas for further collaboration will grow.
Some of the artists involved this year are Renee Tatallino and Jim Pollack who both bring a sense of whimsy to discarded and usually abandoned items.
Each artist approached the theme of winter in a way which unique and innovative. George Breme and his family utilized hi-tech construction materials and found objects to represent snow. While some artists chose to create highly representational works around the theme, others approached it in a more abstract
and personal way.
The lamppost decorations will be on view until the end of winter solstice in March. On the 5th of December the artists will be available to speak about their pieces from 6 to 8pm as part of the First Friday event in Hampden, they will start at Ma Petite Shoes and Chocolates and will be available for comments 6 to 6:30 pm. It will be a brilliant opportunity to bring the family to see this truly amazing display, shop, eat, and make merry.
A special Thank You to Porter, Chris and Al for helping install these, sometimes very bulky, lamppost decorations.
Thank you to The Hampden Village Merchants Association, Eye Candy, Mick the Pirate, Red Tree and Inside Out Designs for supporting this effort.
With Gratitude to the artists involved who are Brenda Carroll, Jim Pollock, Renee Tantillo, George Brehm and Family, Lauren Preller, Ian Hochberg and Steve Baker.
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