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The Creative Genius Behind “Pops on the Beach
hen Cleber Stecei’s “Pops on the Beach” was auctioned off at our Spring Soirée at the end of May, it was Originally from Marinaga, Brazil, Stecei came to the Cape, and its pristine beaches, nearly 20 years ago. A decade later, he made another transition—from Allyson Brainson of Citizens Bank and Julie Wake of the AFCC unveil “Pops on the Beach” W Cleber Stecei DAN CUTRONA an emotional moment for the painter who was painting as a hobby to painting as a profession. commissioned to create this year’s Citizens Bank His reaction to “Pops on the Beach” was a mixture
Pops by the Sea artwork. of emotions, ranging from relief to fulfillment. The fact
Every artist dreams of moments like this: an that it has been positively received by so many is the acknowledgment that their talent is appreciated icing on the cake. “It is very satisfying,” he says. by others. With Stecei’s Pops piece, there was Ever the artist, the 40-year-old Stecei refuses to stop never any doubt. here, using his experience with the Pops as motivation
“The Arts Foundation is so fortunate to work to continue perfecting his craft. Last month, he with Cleber. From the moment we saw his work we unveiled 20 new pieces as part of a collection of knew he was the right artist for this year. His style landscapes during a one-man show at Addison Art of painting is mysterious, magical, and captivating,” Gallery in Orleans. says AFCC Executive Director Julie Wake. With Stecei, the best is yet to come as he continues
Stecei’s inspiration for the painting was to “portray to tap into his creativity. “For me, art is everything,” the best of a summer Cape Cod day, which landed the he says. “I’m always thinking about art, so for me musicians and audience on a pristine beach.” it’s part of my life.”
