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Dear Readers, It is going to be a different summer . . . far better than the COVID Summer of 2020. Yes, we all still need to be mindful to keep ourselves and others safe on this haven of an island. I always knew Nantucket was special, but until this past year and a half, I never realized how special it truly was. I had obviously begun to take my 48 years of living here for granted. No more! I now see every sunset and sunrise as a special event. I try now to look at Main Street with its cobblestones, brick sidewalks, and stately elms as if I were seeing it for the first time every day. A walk down to the wharves is no longer just a casual walk, it is a symphony of boats, grey shingles, quaint shops, ferries coming and going, hydrangeas, and people . . . all unique elements creating a beautiful composition of an idyllic location and life. You must be the maestro, conducting a symphony in your own mind’s eye. It is the combination of all which makes the whole. I liken the Grey Lady to a virtual movie set, on which I am living life, a real life that is shared with others who love her for the same reasons. I realize how lucky being a Nantucket resident is – to not be on vacation and have to leave after enjoying a short time here. How hard it must be to say goodbye and see the island fade from sight, either from the port side of a boat or ferry, or looking down from a plane window. It is like watching a special dream fade away. So, to be able to publish magazines that showcase the island’s beauty, I am even more honored than years before. Every time I choose a photo or ask a writer to do an article, I try to think what you might like to know about this little island that has survived many a storm and still looks beautiful. It is a tribute to her caretakers – all of us, both those who visit and those who live here year-round. Yes, she has changed physically over the decades, a grand dame of sorts, that has aged with beauty. Yes, some things are not the same, but in reality, we too have changed. However, that does not mean Nantucket is less special, as neither are we. The Grey Lady, still has so much beauty to offer. Enjoy this issue and when you do, just know that I am seeing Nantucket from a new vantage point, as I hope you do. It is the good to come out of this “bad year.” If we don’t find the good in our bad experiences, then they truly serve no purpose. So, look for beauty every day you live here, every time you turn a corner; on every beach walk, with every run or bike ride you take; in every shop or restaurant you go to and with every encounter you have with those that love this special place on earth. The beauty is there, just keep your eyes open for it . . . do not take anything for granted. If you do, you are missing so much. Sincerely and with eyes open,

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D E SIGN I S I N T HE D E TAI LS

When a Nantucket homeowner asked the interior design team of Joe Olson and Clay Twombly to refresh the home’s décor to improve the feeling of cohesiveness and flow inside, the pair went to work .

S TEP P IN ’ O UT

Native Shoes is a company that has committed to the concept of 100% life cycle management for all of its products by 2023. They will oversee the creation and recycling of every pair of shoes it makes.

A S A FE H AVE N

On Nantucket, it’s easy to leave real-world problems on the dock in Hyannis. After all, when you’re twenty-six miles out to sea on an island as gorgeous as Nantucket, you can’t help but feel you’re living a fairy-tale-come-true.

T H E T RI FE CTA

Local photographer Neil Murphy works to capture those instants in time when his subjects are completely engrossed in the moment, focused on what they’re doing and nothing else.

A RTIST

A ND F ISHE RMA N Gyotaku is an art form that originated in Japan in the mid-1800s. One such stand-out artist is Nantucket’s own Chris Bonelli, whose work marries the seeming banality of a single fish with artistic beauty.

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As anyone who has spent time on this little island can attest, the color blue truly is an everlasting source of delight in so many ways.

THE W I LD S I DE Growing up in what he described as rural Long Island, Nantucket musician Jeff Ross was about as far away from a rock star as one could imagine.A long path led him to Nantucket.

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How an Interior Design firm infuses an Island home with

hen a Nantucket homeowner asked the interior design team of Joe Olson

and Clay Twombly to refresh the home’s décor to improve the feeling of cohesiveness and flow inside. The pair went to work on analyzing the interior

architecture to see how they could deliver on that request. There wasn’t a concrete plan that the client had in mind, just a request for a lighter feel to the interior. But there was a rock-star team in place, with Olson and Twombly teaming up with Todd Burns Building & Restoration, Inc., of whom Joe said, “Their expertise and attention to detail and design were essential in the process.”

Opener: The renovated foyer showcases the new floating staircase. Opposite: The dining room accommodates a custom table that easily seats 12.

Wendy Mills Photography In the kitchen, the design team expanded the island and added a pop of color with lighting.

TIME TO GET STARTED With such an accomplished roster of players put together,

to the staircase. Tucked into one corner of the house, the

it was time to get started. But where to begin? Joe said of

original staircase took up very little room; but it was broken-up

that decision, “We dove head-first into the architectural

by a series of small rooms on the first floor, thus the lack of

elements. Immediately it was our thought that the stairs

any sort of cohesion between the floors. “The family room,

were impeding the cohesiveness of the house. Instead of

for instance, wasn’t a real gathering spot because it felt closed-in

providing a point unity, the existing staircase created the

and somewhat dark,” Clay explained.

compartmentalized spaces.” A major component to the solution for this lack of cohesion The family, who has owned the home for a decade, had hired

was a straight-run staircase that unified the staircase with

Twombly and Olson to renovate the guest house on the property

the house. The new stairs are a “floating” design, which allows

a few years prior. They were so impressed by the duo’s

a person to see through them into the room beyond.

reimagining of that space that they asked them to work their

The straight-run design allowed for the removal of walls, thus

magic on the main house.

opening the interior and allowing for better flow throughout.

After a full analysis of the three-story home’s interior, the team

by the stairs but without losing a feeling of cohesion. The end

started the project by considering an entirely new approach

result is that the home’s interior almost feels like it shed an outer

The second-floor dining room and living room are delineated

Photos this page: Kit Noble Photography An iconic Noguchi pendant that hangs over the living room matches the one over the dining table, across the room.

skin, replacing it with a lighter, airier one that embodies the Nantucket ethos. And that ethos is important to the family, which numbers five in the immediate group, but which can grow to as many as twenty when the extended crew all gets together. And with them spending much of the summer as well as major holidays on-island, a comfortable and inviting spot to land is understandably important.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION The home’s location was something else the team wanted to leverage, as it is situated such that it has a fantastic view of Nantucket harbor. “We wanted that view to sing,” said Joe. And sing it does. Incorporating some of the latest building technology in the form of NanaWall, they removed a set of French doors

Before

The first floor family room sits on the other side of the floating stair and benefits from the addition of a moving glass wall system that opens up to a deck and pool looking out over Nantucket harbor.

Before

Photos this page: Kit Noble Photography

EVERY ROOM’S COLOR SPEAKS TO THE OUTSIDE ENVIRONMENT.

Photos this page: Wendy Mills Photography

In addition to stripping the original hickory floors of their dark color throughout the house, Olson and Twombly white-washed the walls and fireplace to further brighten up the sitting room.

and windows and replaced them with what is literally a retractable wall that opens up the entire room to the outside. The team used the same technology in the master bedroom, to better allow the homeowners to take advantage of the spectacular view from that room. Other features of the renovation included an extended island in the kitchen that accommodated more seating, an added first-floor powder room, a new master bath, a new media/game room, and a home gym, among other additions. Before

The fully renovated master suite on the second floor also received a glass wall system with a view of the harbor and a bigger shower tiled in ocean-blue limestone.

A CLIENT’S LIFESTYLE The Olson // Twombly approach to every project centers on the client; it is their core belief that a home’s interior should reflect a client’s personality and lifestyle. So how well did the team do in terms of manifesting that belief in this project? “They were blown away,” Clay said of the clients’ reaction. “They were anticipating decorative changes—new furniture and paint, that kind of thing. They didn’t think we’d reimagine the whole house. But they loved it when they saw the final product. They absolutely loved it.” Looking at the photos of their work, you can’t blame the homeowners. It’s impossible not to love this interior! For more information about Olson//Twombly Interior Design, please visit their website at www.olsontwombly.com. Photos this page: Kit Noble Photography

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ll too often, it seems, we are bombarded by advertisements for

companies telling us that they are working to make the world a better place. Whether it’s planting trees or donating items of value or something else entirely, there’s always something big companies are doing to bolster their own image with the public. 35

This year’s new slip-on version.

But it seems like there’s always a catch, something behind the

company. We all really believe in the purpose that Native

corporate curtain that diminishes or even negates the impact

Shoes stands for.”

of their good intentions. Wouldn’t it be nice not only to find a company that is truly working to make the world a better place,

So far, so good. But how does Native Shoes “walk the walk”

but to find a company that is also succeeding at doing so?

that is the real proof that they mean what they say? For

Native Shoes is that company.

life cycle management for all of its products by 2023. That

“Everything we do is done in such a way as to make us live

both the creation and the recycling of every pair of shoes

starters, the company has committed to the concept of 100% means that Native Shoes will oversee and directly manage

lightly in every possible way,” said Beth Lloyd-Thomas, a retail

it makes. It’s a lofty goal to be sure and achieving it

district manager in charge of the company’s Nantucket store.

will involve more than just hard work. It’ll take complete

“As a company, we are working every day to lighten our

commitment from everyone involved.

carbon footprint and brighten the world. We’re not only talking the talk; we’re walking the walk. It’s such a fun company

However, Beth’s commitment is a foregone conclusion.

to be a part of because we want to be more than just a shoe

“If I don’t believe in something, I can’t support it,” she said.

The best reason to visit Native Shoes at their Nantucket store is a collection of shoes called, you guessed it, the Nantucket Collection. You can't buy these shoes online!

“If I didn’t believe in Native Shoes’ mission, I couldn’t be enthusiastic about it. But I do believe in it and I do believe in the products, and I am enthusiastic about all of it.” One of the first steps Native Shoes has already implemented towards their 2023 goal is what they have termed the Native Shoes RemixProject. Under this initiative, the company collects well-worn shoes from any manufacturer, and then recycles them into materials that are used to build community playgrounds! As of this writing, the company had built three playgrounds, with plans to build several more in the near future. “Shoes and apparel are amongst the world’s most common pollutants,” Beth said. “We want to be a part of the solution to that problem by managing the life cycle of our shoes.”

Native Shoes are all 100% recyclable, and many are made from repurposed materials. The Bloom collection, for instance, is made with – I kid you not – repurposed algae. The physical act of making the shoes, then, helps provide cleaner water and cleaner air; the shoes themselves are, beyond being lightweight and comfortable, fully recyclable. There’s also the Davis Repurposed line of shoes, which are made entirely from pieced-together scraps of what would otherwise be considered waste material left over from the shoe manufacturing process. The result is a colorful mosaic pattern, with no two pairs the same. “We’re constantly experimenting and innovating as a company,” Beth said. “We strive to waste as little as possible and to repurpose materials whenever we can.”

A CK and W H A L E S, couldn’t be more Nantucket!

courtesy of Native Shoes

. . . the company collects well-worn shoes from manufacturers and then recycles them into materials that are used Community Sailing were the beneficiaries of a donation of

to build community playgrounds.!

Jefferson shoes colored (appropriately enough) regatta blue, and the reviews from that crew could not have been more positive. As Beth said, “If the shoes aren’t comfortable, people won’t wear them. It’s as simple as that.” Given that people are

Given that Native Shoes is a Canadian-based company (it

wearing these shoes in pretty big numbers that ought to tell

was started in Vancouver in 2009), it might seem odd to find

you something about the comfort level they provide.

them washed up on the shore of Nantucket. But as you might expect, there’s a story to how the company got here. Native

The best reason to visit Native Shoes at their Nantucket store

Shoes President is Kyle Housman, spent summers as a kid on

is a collection of shoes called; you guessed it, the Nantucket

our beloved island. When Native Shoes went looking for a

Collection. You cannot buy these shoes online! You can only

US-based location in 2017, Kyle knew the perfect spot.

buy them right here on Nantucket at the Native Shoes store.

our shoes

They are designed specifically for Nantucket in colors reminiscent

Beth said of the

of a summer spent on the Faraway Isle. And they sport the

location.“We opened for business in 2018, and have had a

ubiquitous ACK on the back, a subtle nod to Nantucket

wonderful relationship with the island from the start. There has

understood only by those in the know.

“Nantucket is a perfect place for us, because

are the happiest by the water,”

been an incredible outpouring of support from the community, both year-rounders and visitors.”

Native Shoes may hail from the Pacific Northwest, but Nantucket is a place for everyone: some are born-and-bred

Much of that support comes from the quality of the shoes

locals, some relocate from other places, some are just here for

Native Shoes is selling from their Straight Wharf location. “All

a quick visit. But we’re all connected by our shared experiences

of our shoes are so comfortable,” Beth raved, “and they’ve all

with Nantucket, no matter our place of origin. That’s part of

got great support with a really good instep. They’re perfect for

what makes the Nantucket community such a special place

the island.”

that bond that we all share. And Native Shoes is committed not only being a part of that bond, but to strengthening it

Though there is, to say the least, a wide array of offerings from

through their presence. “We’re on Nantucket for the long

which to choose, the company’s signature shoe is the Jefferson.

haul,” Beth told me. “We are committed to being a part of the

It is made from ethylene-vinyl acetate plastic, known more

community and to giving back in whatever way we can.”

commonly by its abbreviation EVA. But don’t let that dissuade you. Despite what you might be thinking about plastic shoes,

Native Shoes is located at 40 Straight Wharf, across from

these babies are as comfortable as any pair of shoes you’ve

the Hyline dock. For more information about the company

ever worn. What’s more, they’re lightweight, waterproof, and durable. And lest you think this is all

and the shoes they offer (with the exception of the only-

a sales pitch, last summer, the instructors at Nantucket

visit www.nativeshoes.com.

available-on-island Nantucket Collection, of course), please

A Safe Haven by ANDREW SPENCER photos courtesy of A SAFE PLACE

UT HERE ON

NANTUCKET, IT’S EASY TO LEAVE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS ON THE DOCK IN HYANNIS. AFTER ALL,

WHEN YOU’RE TWENTY-SIX MILES OUT TO SEA ON AN ISLAND AS GORGEOUS AS

FEEL A LITTLE BIT LIKE YOU’RE LIVING A FAIRY-TALE-COME-TRUE.

UNFORTUNATELY,

NANTUCKET,

HOWEVER, THE ISLAND’S ISOLATION

HASN’T MADE IT IMMUNE TO PROBLEMS LIKE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

PLACE

YOU CAN’T HELP BUT

BUT

THE STAFF OF

A SAFE

IS WORKING TO EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ISSUE AND TO HELP SURVIVORS AS THEY WORK

TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

Founded in 1987 by five members of the Nantucket Women’s

phrase “domestic violence” for the first few minutes of our

Bar Association, A Safe Place helps an average of 350

conversation. It was as if, even on a phone call specifically

clients annually, according to Kerry Bridges, Director of

geared towards talking about the subject, the words

Communications and Community Engagement for A Safe

themselves were so terrible that even mentioning them felt

Place. That number, she pointed out, represents only an

somehow wrong.

estimated 50% of the actual cases on the island, as survivors of assault or violence are oftentimes hesitant to come forward.

The hidden nature of the violence makes the job of the staff

Because of that hesitancy, the mission of A Safe Place focuses

and volunteers that much harder. “People tend to not want to

on eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault, and

talk about it,” Bridges said of these issues on Nantucket. “Part

empowering members of the Nantucket community – men,

of our mission is to talk about it or acknowledge that it

women, and children – to live a life that is free from violence.

happens out here to members of the community and to make people aware that it does.”

But it’s a difficult subject to talk about, especially on Nantucket.

“It’s kind of an inconvenient secret out here,” said Bridges, who

That communication to community members begins with

is herself a Nantucket native. I think that maybe the best proof

students at Cyrus Pierce Middle School, typically those in the

of that is the fact that neither Bridges nor I actually used the

seventh and eighth grades. “We go in to the school and talk

to the students about things like healthy relationships and what is and isn’t okay,” said Bridges. “And this upcoming year, I’m starting a self-defense class called R.A.D., which stands for Rape Aggression Defense. I’m a certified instructor, and the course provides another tool in the toolbox to try to get out of a possible dangerous situation.” A Safe Place also works together with the Alliance for Substance Abuse and Prevention to educate the public. Kerry sang the praises of the team at Cisco Brewers, who has been on the forefront of offering training for their staff on how to recognize and handle those situations that could potentially lead to a sexual assault, with the goal of keeping their patrons as safe as possible. Of course, Covid has been on the brain for just about all of us over the last year and a half, and Nantucket has certainly had to deal with more than its fair share of pandemic-related issues and the fallout from them. One casualty of the Covid pandemic that flies below a lot of peoples’ radars is the fact that teachers are one of the first lines of defense when it comes to identifying children who are stuck in abusive situations. However, with the closing of schools that first line of defense was removed. “Teachers

But it’s a difficult subject to talk about, especially on Nantucket. “It’s kind of an inconvenient secret out here,” . . .

are a huge part of reporting,” Bridges explained, “and we were

is that we’re a shelter,” Kerry said. “We’re not. There’s

all really concerned about that when schools closed. Now that

actually no abuse shelter on Nantucket. For that, we have to

schools are opening back up, numbers of calls about abuse cases

move people off-island.” In cases where an individual needs

are going up across the country.”

to get out of their home to escape a violent situation, A Safe Place can typically find temporary safe housing, but

Another problem associated with Covid was the fact that many

oftentimes those placements only last twenty-four or forty-

people were quarantined at home together all day and night,

eight hours.

meaning abusers and their victims were together all the time. That resulted in fewer phone calls to the hotline, because it was simply

The lack of some sort of facility capable of protecting those

impossible for victims to make the call. However, she did point

fleeing violence is not an oversight by A Safe Place, but

out that Massachusetts has the silent 911 call feature, which

rather a by-product of the astronomical cost of property on

allows a caller to dial 911 and then press 1 after the operator

the island. Given the lack of affordable housing, it is all but

has

dispatched.

impossible to maintain such a facility. Despite the lack of a

Additionally, A Safe Place initiated an online chat option on their

shelter, they provide essential services to survivors, including

website to make it easier for people to reach out for help.

rental assistance and food in collaboration with The Food

answered

order

have

police

Pantry and the Food and Fuel Assistance Agency, all under

Just like the problem itself, A Safe Place is something of a

a shroud of confidentiality to protect the identity of all

well-kept secret on Nantucket, a fact that has led to more than

involved. They also work with the Nantucket Housing

one misconception about the organization. “People’s first thought

Authority to assist survivors with finding low-income rental

Kristen Swain Photography

Linda Hoey and Jennifer Frazee, A Safe Place staff members.

Elizabeth Smart speaking at the Congregational Church, on Nantucket. units when necessary. But in the end, the goal of A Safe Place’s services is “to make it so that survivors no longer need our services,” Kerry explained. So much of the organization’s work centers on advocacy and education, and they sponsored a nationally renowned speaker this summer to facilitate that work. This summer, sexual assault survivor and activist Elizabeth Smart spoke as a guest of A Safe Place about her nearly yearlong ordeal of being held hostage and repeatedly assaulted when she was only 14. When our conversation was finished, I told Kerry that I sincerely hoped that A Safe Place goes out of business because of a lack of the need for their services on Nantucket. “I hope we do, too,” she responded. Unfortunately, her voice didn’t sound terribly confident. A Safe Place is always looking for volunteers to assist with logistical tasks that do not require certification. Any individual sixteen or over is welcome to volunteer. Those who would like to serve as advocates for survivors must go through a fortyhour training program. Learn more about A Safe Place or Waiting room with toys for children.

about volunteering or offering financial donations, please visit asafeplacenantucket.org. or call 508-228-0561

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Tr i f e c t a by ANDREW SPENCER

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photography by NEIL MURPHY

f Ferris Bueller taught my generation anything during his legendary day off, it’s the importance of enjoying every moment to the fullest. And fortunately for moviegoers of a certain vintage, John Hughes was there to document it in all its incredible glory. And as Ferris instructs us during his opening monologue, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you can miss it.”

Local photographer Neil Murphy has adopted the same attitude, as he works to capture those instants in time when his subjects are completely engrossed in the moment, focused on what they’re doing and nothing else. It is a moment of pure concentration and pure enjoyment on the part of those he photographs, a moment frozen forever in time as a reminder of carving a turn in the perfect wave or nailing that back flip out of a half pipe. Or even just a family together enjoying a Nantucket sunset.

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HAUNTED MORNING TIDES

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Originally from Cork, Ireland – home of the famed Blarney Stone – Neil found his way to Nantucket in 1986. “I’d never heard of the place,” he admitted about the phone call he’d received offering him work on the island. “But I was in Brookline, Massachusetts, and I came over with twenty dollars in my pocket and a sandwich.” From those humble beginnings, Neil has made a life for himself as a photographer specializing in both liquid and frozen water: surfers in the summer, snowboarders in the winter. As to why he was drawn to photography in general, he admits to being a little camera-shy himself: “I’ve always been self-conscious. I just feel a lot more comfortable on the other side of the lens.” That comfort level shows in his photographs. When photographing surfers or snowboarders, he doesn’t set up a shot in advance. Instead, he positions himself and allows the shots to develop organically. “I just love being in the moment with the person I’m photographing,” he said. That idea of being in the moment is a huge component of Neil’s photographic ethos, both for himself and for his subjects. “I’m in these dramatic places and I just want to record that drama, capturing those moments as they happen. It’s all about being in the moment.” He goes so far as to keep his camera safely inside a waterproof housing for both surfing and snowboarding shoots, thereby allowing him to focus on the photos — and the moment — as opposed to worrying about the safety of his camera. He also relies on his own experience as both an accomplished snowboarder and surfer, experience that allows

him to predict the best places to set up in order to capture the best images. “When you know the sport, you know what to expect,” he explained. “You can talk to subjects to find out what they want and position yourself to best make that happen for them.” Neil got started in his photography career in 2004 during a snowboarding trip to Chile and Argentina. From there, he took – and continues to take – multiple photography courses, continually working to improve upon his already impressive skills. He has also learned a great deal from Jill Mathis, herself a world-class photographer of international repute, who served as Neil’s photography mentor. In terms of getting Neil to photograph you, this is not a case of a guy with a camera on the beach or the ski slope who approaches you to take your picture. He works strictly by reservation only and does either half- or full-day shoots for clients. Advance bookings are recommended, which can be made through his website at neilmurphyconcepts.com. Not to worry if the weather doesn’t cooperate on your specific day; Neil is very accommodating and will happily reschedule your shoot in the event of unpleasant conditions. But when it comes to the best surfing conditions on Nantucket, Neil is repeatedly drawn to Cisco Beach, citing its consistent break and “good vibes” as the things that keep him coming back. And while his typical client is more advanced in terms of skills, he is more than happy to photograph beginners. “It’s all about the feeling of fun and being in the moment,” he said. “Big waves, small waves, it doesn’t matter to me. In fact, some of

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my favorite subjects are people learning, because they’re experiencing that joy for the first time. You can watch them learn how much fun this sport really is, and I love capturing those moments.” One thing you sense when talking to Neil about his work is that he seems to constantly be in motion. He’s on Nantucket during the summer then traveling to other exotic locations – British Columbia, the Pyrenees Mountains, Italy – in the winter in search of perfect snowboarding conditions. “I have to be doing something dynamic all the time,” he said. “Otherwise, I lose my own energy. So, I go chasing those dynamic moments to keep my energy going.” Sometimes those dynamic moments, paradoxically, take the form of serene and pastoral landscapes. And sometimes they take the form of storms rolling in off the water or even just the way rays of light find their way through the clouds. “I enjoy playing with light,” he said, “and the light and the scenery on Nantucket are both just so incredible.” He’s also done plenty of portrait photography and headshots for individuals. No matter the genre, there is always a sense of a special moment caught in time, an indescribable energy that permeates every one of his photographs. Speaking of energy, Neil is launching a personal coaching business focused on the well-being of a very specific demographic, namely men over the age of 50. “Fifty is the

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start of the period when men should be the most happy,” Neil explained, “but there are a lot of outside factors that effect that happiness. So, my goal with coaching is to re-inject that dynamic of happiness and to make men over fifty more energetic.” The business is a natural extension of his photography. Through coaching, he wants to move from the static to the active, from freezing moments of energy to injecting them. Neil Murphy is a man who is constantly on the move. Whether it’s going from the ocean to the mountains or photography to life coaching – and he manages to find time to be a superb woodworker – he is a human dynamo, a bundle of contagious energy that keeps him going all the time.

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But just like Ferris Bueller, he knows there is incredible value in just hitting the brakes every so often and stopping the ride long enough to appreciate special moments. Life does move pretty fast, and we all need to stop and look around every so often to make sure we don’t miss it. Thanks to Neil Murphy, we don’t have to miss it. Through his photographic talents, we can live those special moments and then re-live them as often as we want.

To learn more about Neil Murphy’s photography or to book a session with him, please visit www.neilmurphyconcepts.com or email him at neilmurphyconcepts@gmail.com.

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p h o t o s c o u r t e s y o f t h e B O N E L L I FA M I LY

gyotaku

is an art form that originated in Japan in the mid-1800s,

its name a combination of the Japanese words for “fish” (gyo) and “stone

impression” (taku). At that time, fishermen would record their catches by applying rice paper to the still-wet body of the fish they’d caught. They’d then spread ink on the wet paper, creating an impression of the fish’s body where the paper had adhered to the fish. The end result — what is known as the “indirect method” of gyotaku — was a mimetic image that was equivalent to a photograph of the fist. As anglers are not known to be the most honest bunch when it comes to telling tales about their fishing conquests, gyotaku prints were a way to lend validity to some of those stories. It was, in essence, an early form of photography mixed with taxidermy, and samurai were known to settle disputes about who had caught a bigger fish by comparing gyotaku prints.

Today, Japanese fishermen still utilize the traditional method of recording their catches, but it has evolved into an art form, too. Some artists have elevated what once was merely a pragmatic way to record the size of the fish to an entirely new level, adding colored ink and other embellishments to create stunning works worthy of the most discerning audiences. One such stand-out artist is Nantucket’s own Chris Bonelli, whose work marries the seeming banality of a single fish with the artistic beauty that only a true artist with an intimate understanding of the fish itself can achieve. After graduating from the State University of New York at Morrisville with a degree in conservation and forestry, Chris then went to SUNY Potsdam, where he studied art and printmaking. He ended up on Nantucket like so many others before him: “I came out to visit some friends when I was in college,” he recalled, “and just loved everything about the place.” But it wasn’t just the fun-in-the-sun summer months that he loved about the island. “I really loved the off-season,” he said. “There is such a vibrant arts community here that I really

became more aware of in the off-season.” After several years spent honing his talents, Chris was accepted into the Artists’ Association of Nantucket as an oil painter, and he worked as a freelance artist painting murals and decorative paintings for clients on-island. Given his professional training and passion for artwork, it makes sense that Chris would be drawn to that element of Nantucket life. One of his other passions in life — fly fishing — made him feel right at home here on the island. And when a friend from Florida came to visit, Chris suddenly made a connection that would combine those two loves into a single vision. “He started showing me some prints he was doing of small bait fish,” Chris said of his friend. “He was printing them on fabric and T-shirts.” Those fabric prints triggered in Chris’s mind a memory from childhood, when he saw his first gyotaku print. “I remember thinking how cool it was,” he said. “But I just sort of forgot about it over time.” His friend’s prints, however, called back

Chris utilizes what is called the direct method, in which ink is applied directly to the fish (as opposed to the paper).

Chris and his son on the beach with a fresh catch!

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those long-forgotten memories, and Chris began to work on his own gyotaku in earnest. Up that point, he’d been painting murals and landscapes. But going forward, it was all about the marine life. His first foray into making the fish prints was creating keepsakes for friends with whom he’d gone trout fishing. He made the gifts as reminders of some of the fish they’d caught on various outings together. Back on Nantucket, he caught a striped bass just before Memorial Day and thought it would be fun to try out the traditional printing technique with his own little modernized spin on it before the fish became dinner. He created a gyotaku of the striper, but utilized colors of red, white, and blue to give the final print a more patriotic theme to go with the holiday. And with that, Bonelli Fish Prints was born. Today, he can usually be found at the Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturday mornings on Cambridge Street, where he interacts with visitors and explains his art.

Chris’s method for creating his prints deviates from the traditional style, however. Whereas the prints were originally made using the indirect printing method, Chris utilizes what is called the direct method, in which ink is applied directly to the fish (as opposed to the paper). Paper is then placed over the ink to create the print. As to why he uses this method instead of the more traditional indirect method, Bonelli said, “I feel like it gives me a better image. It’s a cleaner foundation to work with. And it also gives me more control over the final image.”

to reproduce amazing levels of detail. Citing Sherman Foote Denton’s works from the late nineteenth century as inspiration, Chris said, “These paintings take the gyotaku fish rubbings as a foundation on which the details and colors are then handpainted. The level of detail borders on a scientific study, but the prints are intended to be fun and fresh, with their own personality and character.” The end result is a next-level gyotaku, a print that truly captures and reproduces the unique characteristics of the specific fish used as the original specimen.

As to that control over the final image, that’s where Bonelli’s real trademark comes in. “There’s a lot of handwork I do after the initial print,” he explained. That means adding colors to the original print, all of which can be customized to meet a client’s specific wants. “I feel like it creates a much better-looking piece of artwork in the end,” Bonelli said. And it’s not just fish that serve as subjects of Bonelli’s art. He also does prints of lobsters, crabs, horseshoe crabs, and even scallops. If you can find it on the beach or in the ocean, chances are he can create a gyotaku of it. “Those are definitely more challenging, but they’re also really exciting images to capture,” he said of his “critter” creations.

Chris creates his original works using either butcher paper or large-format, light-weight printer paper, again in a departure from the art’s origins, because he found that he was unable to achieve the results he was after with the thinner rice paper. And the inks he uses are non-toxic, so any fish that is used to create a gyotaku print is still perfectly safe for human consumption. Chris offers his prints in either original gyotaku format or high-quality reproduction giclee prints that can be customized in whatever way a client desires.

Lately, Chris’s works have evolved into ever-increasingly detailed prints that combine the beauty of the ancient art with advanced modern techniques honed over years of working with a paintbrush. After taking the initial rubbing of a fish as in a traditional gyotaku, Chris transitions to finer brushwork

So, what happens when you’re out there fishing and pull in a monster that you want to have printed? It’s not like you’re carrying around all the materials—not to mention the years of training and experience—that Chris has at his disposal. Fortunately, enough, as he said, “Nantucket is small enough to where everything is just a phone call away.” That’s right. You catch your fish, you call Chris, and he’ll come to you. Simple as that. Beach, boat, whatever. He’ll get to you if he

Learning young! Chris’ son is the best helper ever!

Gyotaku is an art form that originated in Japan in the mid-1800s . . . can. If you can’t get in touch with him right away, he suggests getting a couple of clear photos of the fish along with measurements. As a strong proponent of fishing conservation and sustainability, Chris advocates for catch-and-release whenever possible. So if in doubt, just pull out your phone and get a few pictures and then the measurements — specifically from end-to-end and top-to-bottom — and let that fish get back in the water as soon as you can. As a fisherman myself, I understand how difficult it can be to convince your friends back home that you caught a fish that was really that big. And if we’re being totally honest with ourselves, there have been a couple of times when I might have exaggerated my own self. But Chris Bonelli is here to save all of us from those uncomfortable moments when we might be cast in the light of being less-than-honest. With a Bonelli gyotaku, you’ve got the proof that shows exactly how big that fish was.

Oh, and just in case you didn’t have quite the luck you were hoping for, he’s got plenty of prints already made that you can show your friends back home. What you choose to tell them about those fish is your business, and Chris says he promises not to tell. Chris may be reached via cell phone at 914-482-1616 or email at info@cbonelli.com. You can also see him in-person at Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturdays, 8:30 am — 12:30 pm, on Cambridge Street next to the Downtown Post Office. For more information about Chris’s artwork and to see additional examples of his prints, please visit his Website at www.cbonelli.com or check out his Instagram feed @nantucket.fishmonger.

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Inspiration

oastal

Colors

Find inspiration for home decor in our coastal color palettes. You only have to look around at nature on the Island to find colors that appeal to you and that marry well together. Nantucket is a treasure trove: the sandy beige hues of beach sand and shells, the blues of ocean water and waves with the sun shining through and of course the sky. Look to sunrise and sunset for primary colors that might appeal and the jewel-tones on the moors in the Fall as leaves change color. Nantucket offers so much beauty, every where you look.

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Ocean Skies

Seaside Gardens

Sandy Beaches

The living room has vignettes of seating to enjoy the room throughout the day. The homeowners enjoy playing the piano in this room, as the ceiling height allows for the sound to carry beautifully. The style is casual with modern curved lines and a sophisticated color palette.

e Bygonera by ANDREW SPENCER photography by READE MCKENDREE

INTERIOR DESIGN: Audrey Sterk Design ARCHITECT: Emeritus BUILDER: Design and Empire Builders STYLIST: Frances Finds ART: The Gallery at Four India Street and Julija Mostykanova Feeney

nce upon a time, Nantucket was an island dotted with small farms

set on wide-open moors and pastures. In her latest Nantucket renovation,

local interior designer Audrey Sterk has sought to capture that bygone era while maintaining a welcome feeling. “The homeowners wanted the space to feel relaxed and casual,” she explained. Working together with local professionals

Emeritus Design and Empire Builders, Audrey

and her team were able to deliver to the homowners exactly what they wanted.

Art: The Gallery at Four India Street Artist: Joanna Kane

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A cozy sitting room made for easy living with modular wooden cubes that service different seating options. Art: Julija Mostykanova Feeney

Audrey is passionate about creating interiors that reflect her clients’ own lifestyles, and that process begins with a sit-down conversation. “I need to find out how they like to live,” she said. “Do they have kids? Do they have pets? Are they morning or evening people? What sorts of things do they like and not like?” From asking those and countless other questions, she begins to develop a sense of the client’s individual style and an understanding of what they want from a Nantucket home. “Those details, both big and small, help me to sculpt the interior to create a unique, personalized space that fits the client perfectly,” she said. In this particular instance, Audrey capitalized on the house’s location and offered an updated version of what might have been in that same space many years ago. She said of the new interior, “The home’s existing charm was the anchor for the renovation. We chose natural textiles and hand-cut ceramic tiles using simple colors — cream, charcoal, blue and natural wood — threaded throughout the house.” The result is a bright and inviting interior that feels like a summer day on Nantucket, the result of an expert understanding of how colors function in a space. Audrey is someone who, as she said, “gets inside color like a cook uses ingredients.” She is a self-described lover of color theory, and her understanding of how colors interact with each other and with various other design These reading chairs are located off of the living room and are a take on a classic wing back, but have more modern lines that harmonize with the architectural painting. Art: The Gallery at Four India Street Artist: Joanna Kane

elements is unparalleled, a trait that is on full display in this home’s interior.

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The dining room is both functional and aesthetic. The chairs are gracious to allow for a comfortable dining experience. Art: The Gallery at Four India Street Artist: Joanna Kane

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The home’s interior is a space that simultaneously conjures up images of Nantucket’s pastoral past while also providing a comfortable living space for an active family. And as the original structure was an older home that needed a little updating, Audrey wanted to keep as much of the original detail as she could by keeping the exposed oak collar ties in the kitchen. Antique rugs add to the vintage feel. While the lighting fixtures in the kitchen offer a pop of modern, at the same time, incorporating textures to provide a more laid-back feeling. The artwork from both The Gallery at Four India Street and Julija Mostykanova Feeney, was hand-selected by Audrey along with the gallery owner and it represents a variety of local artists, including Joanna Kane. “The homeowners are really here to enjoy the island and all it has to offer,” said Audrey. “They love being involved with the local scene and spending as much time outdoors as they can. Basically, they love Nantucket for all the reasons that so many of us do.”

Kitchen island with black oak stools add a crisp contrast against the white kitchen. The natural beams add warmth and texture. Sculpture: The Gallery at Four India Street

“We chose natural textiles and hand-cut ceramic tiles, using simple colors — cream, charcoal, blue and natural wood — threaded throughout the house.”

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The bedroom is cheerful, warm and restful as natural light pours into the room. A comfortable place to retreat and relax with the light toned woods, oatmeal tones and natural textures. Art: The Gallery at Four India Street

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The cottage is a perfect place to enjoy the pool by day or night. The modern sliders open the south facing wall and drench the room with natural light. Art: The Gallery at Four India Street

There is a secondary cottage on the property, too, that reflects

be working inside at the same time, it was a team approach

the same casual ethos that defines the main house. “The inside

alongside the architect, builder and homeowner.“ This was the

and outside are connected,” she said of the cottage, a con-

project that Zoom built,” she said with a laugh. “It took a huge

nection that is fostered by sliding glass doors. “The living room

leap of faith on the part of the homeowners, because for the

and the pool merge together,” she said. “Overall, it’s a very

duration, they weren’t allowed to see the interior in-person.

casual, easy style that is very welcoming.”

We had to do walk-throughs with Face Time and meetings on Zoom. They had to have trust in the team.”

This will be the first summer that the family has been able to enjoy their new interior, a fact that calls for a celebratory event

Judging by the gorgeous finished project, I would say that trust

this year. That celebration is made all the more special by the

was well-placed.

fact that Covid complicated virtually every element of the project. Whether it was furniture manufacturers that shut down

To learn more about the designer, visit her Website,

operations or restrictions on the number of people who could

audreysterk.com

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B r okers & AGENTS you should know FOR

PROPERTY SALES AND RENTALS.

Meet some of Nantucket’s most successful brokers. They are willing to create a manageable portfolio of properties to show you. Call them to arrange this endeavor.

Lisa Winn ...... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty What is it that makes Lisa Winn’s three decades of experience as a sales and rental agent at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty extraordinary? It is the fresh and open approach she takes when listening to her clients and customers. When clients express the criteria for their ideal Nantucket property, whether it be a Nantucket “forever” home or a summer rental, they talk about the physical attributes of a property: number of bedrooms, water views and amenities. Because she truly listens, Lisa hears far more than a list of property requirements. She hears her clients expressing their desire to create a legacy – a lifetime of wonderful Nantucket memories for their family or a sound financial investment or, perhaps, both. It’s that ability to match a property with individual client needs through critical listening skills, an open mind and an intimate knowledge of island real estate history and current trends that has made Lisa one of the top producing island real estate agents. It’s also why you want Lisa Winn to be your Nantucket agent.

Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 c. 617.281.1500 | lisa@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com

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Carol Coffin ...... Great Point Properties Carol has been involved in Island real estate since her marriage in 1968 to Bernie, a native Nantucketer. She grew up in Garden City, N. Y. and was educated at Green Mountain College, in Vermont, and at Boston University. She has raised two children and has worked in real estate on Nantucket, where she is a Massachusetts Broker and in Florida, where she is a salesperson. Carol is available to show and discuss property for both sales and rentals. Having pride in the island and in maintaining its integrity and history is a large part of Carol’s interest in assisting buyers, sellers, tenants and homeowners for vacation rentals. Carol’s interests are bridge, Mah Jongg, golf and sharing Nantucket Island with her five grandchildren. Carol and her husband, Bernie, own the historic ’Sconset PO office building which received the first Nantucket Preservation award and plaque. The Coffins continue their support for ’Sconset Trust, ’Sconset Civic Association, Nantucket Historical Association, Sankaty Golf & Beach Club and the ’Sconset Casino. Great Point Properties One North Beach Street • Mailing: One North Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554 c. 1.508.560.2916 | p. 508.228.2266 | f. 508.228.2321 | email: carol@greatpointproperties.com www.greatpointproperties.com

Linda Bellevue ...... Atlantic East nantucket Real Estate Linda Bellevue is a highly motivated, dedicated and savvy real estate professional, who strives to be the best with her wealth of knowledge and experience in sales of Nantucket properties. Her attention to details, along with people skills, sets her apart. Most of her new clientele are referrals from countless repeat customers. Linda’s warm, caring and efficient style will turn you, too, into a client for life. Persistence, hard work and dedication to excellence have established Linda Bellevue as a leader in her profession. She is highly regarded by her colleagues for honesty and integrity. With more than 30 years of Nantucket Real Estate experience, Linda has the skills that are crucial to communicating, negotiating and navigating you through what has become a sophisticated real estate market. Linda is a member of both the Massachusetts and Cape Cod & Islands Board of Realtors, the Nantucket Association Real Estate Brokers and has a degree of GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute) and CBR (Certified Buyers Representative). All of the associations uphold a strict code of ethics and assure that their members are up to date on all the newest marketing techniques and real estate law.

Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate 82 Easton Street • Mailing: Box 1407, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.7707 Ext. 235 | c. 508.325.2700 | f. 508.228.7780 | email: linda@nantucketrealestate.com | www.nantucketrealestate.com

John F. Trudel III . . . M au ry

Pe opl e S ot h e by' s I nt e r nat ion a l R e alt y

John set foot on the island in the summer of 1989 and knew right away, while rounding Brant Point on the slow boat, that Nantucket was the place he wanted to call home. John and his wife Susan have lived on the island full-time for over twenty- five years, celebrating 30 years of being happily married and raising two wonderful young men. John has been actively involved in the community, coaching youths in baseball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse and has held positions on various island boards. In addition to real estate sales, John owns and operates TPM, Inc., a construction and property management company. John’s skills and experience as a contractor, property manager and real estate agent allow him to help individual buyers and sellers see a property, not only for its current strengths and values, but also for its potential. Let John share his enthusiasm and love of the island with you, whether you are buying, selling or renting a property on the island he calls home. Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 241 | c. 508.648.8870 | email: john@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com

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Made in the Shade by KATE HAIGH

here are many challenges facing gardeners on Nantucket. Of these challenges, poor soil and exposure

to wind and salt air seem to dominate. Heathlands, scrub oak heath, grasslands, pinewoods and hardwood forests coexist with wetland and dune vegetation to make this varied, but unique landscape. This ecological diversity is largely the result of early glacial activity and the impact oflocal populations.

The native population of Nantucket, originally from the New

By 1700, all of Nantucket’s land had been purchased from

England tribe of Algonquians, left an enduring mark on these

the local Indians. By this time, the English settlers had made

landscapes as the Island’s first ecologists. The local Indian culture

dramatic changes to the Island's landscape through

was closely connected to the land, the sea and the seasons.

organized planting schemes and animal husbandry. Larger

One practice which did make a lasting mark on the

areas of land were cleared for agriculture and grazing and

landscape was localized burning. This opened up tracts of

what little forest that existed was used for homes, fences and fuel.

land for growing corn, squash, beans, gourds and pumpkins. In fact, these crops had been cultivated locally for thousands

Though the settlers were more demanding of natural resources

of years before the arrival of Europeans. Agricultural crops

than their predecessors, under their unique land ownership

were supplemented with native fruits such as blueberries,

laws homes remained centrally located around the town center

grapes, shadberries, beach plums and rose hips. By

with property rights to “commons,” or pastures for grazing

hunting, fishing, gathering and using basic agricultural

and planting, on the outskirts. As a result, these outer areas of

techniques, the Indians were able to support a 1500-3000

the Island remained undeveloped until more recent times.

person population with very little ecological impact.

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Since the early 1900s, tourism and the development of new

In town where privacy seems to be in short supply, evergreen

homes have had the greatest impact on the natural environment.

trees are used to create outdoor retreats. Double planting

With the population and building boom of the late 20th

cypress or arborvitae trees creates a hedgerow effect with

century, Nantucket’s landscape changed to meet the needs of

year-round privacy. An evergreen hedge can be clipped

a growing year-round and seasonal population. An economy

neatly each spring to maintain its formal shape.

driven largely by tourism and development has forced our community to re-examine land use and its value as preserved

Inter-planting evergreens, like pines and cedars, with native

open space.

shrubs, grasses and roses can create a more natural looking

TREES ON NANTUCKET

Cliff Road, this has been done to screen the noise of summer

With this growth, the need for privacy and a place to

traffic and winter winds.

barrier. Across from Tupancy Links, a former golf course on

reconnect to the natural world has stimulated a growing interest in gardening. Today, Nantucketers look to our their

Unfortunately, many evergreen species that thrive on

own back yards for inspiration, solitude, retreat and

Nantucket do not tolerate extreme weather conditions.

relaxation. Landscape gardening is one way to bring nature,

For example, cypress, pine and cedar trees are all subject to

literally, closer to home.

significant damage by freezing temperatures, wind and ice. Slow growing, majestic spruce and fir trees fair much better in

The largest and most dramatic of the landscape plants are

wintry weather because of their northern ancestry.

trees. On Nantucket, trees serve both as architectural interest and decoration in formal and natural landscapes. They are like

Dwarf species can be used to create a focal point at an

living walls and ceilings to our outdoor living spaces where

entrance or in a small garden space. The dwarf spruce is an

many of us go to escape temporarily the hustle and bustle of

excellent tree for planting on either side of an entrance

modern life.

because they only grow to about eight feet tall and require

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To successfully plant under any of these trees, you would need to start out with the smallest size shrubs, perennials or annuals possible.

minimal pruning. Choose your site carefully, though; they do

Established trees do not need as much care as they do respect

not respond well to transplanting.

and protection. The location of specimen trees should always be considered before any large-scale construction occurs

Japanese maples are one of the most popular dwarf trees to

on your property. Most people are not aware that a tree’s

use in small gardens. Known for their striking foliage colors

root-spread is equal to and sometimes greater than its branch-

and cut leaf shapes, they are often used as specimens in a

spread! Basically, what you see above ground is what you

mixed border, container or foundation bed. Planting Japanese

would see below the soil. This fine network of feeder roots

maples in a protected spot far from salt spray and high winds

just below the soil level is easily damaged or destroyed by

is essential for them to thrive.

heavy equipment or traffic.

Larger trees can be used to designate quiet garden rooms or

Trees give us a sense of timelessness, anchoring us to our place

pathways for contemplation and relaxation. There is nothing

in the natural environment. Planting a tree can make us feel

like the cool shade of a large deciduous tree in the heat of the

like we are part of our surroundings rather than passive

summer: the calming sound of the leaves rustling in the wind

observers. A little research and planning, however, will ensure

and the low afternoon light diffusing through the branches.

that our selections thrive for generations to come.

You may need to invest in a hammock!

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The artists that capture the beauty of BLUE on Nantucket.

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ictorian art critic John Ruskin once wrote, “Blue color is everlastingly appointed by the deity to be a source of delight.”

And while I – along with my art historiography professor from graduate

school – will admit that I am not an art history scholar, this is one sentiment

that I can confidently say I understand, due in no small part to my connection

with Nantucket. And as anyone who has spent time on this little island can

attest, the color blue truly is an everlasting source of delight in so many ways.

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Katie Kaizer Photography

As it is an island, Nantucket is surrounded by water, the blue of the Atlantic Ocean literally touching every edge of the island’s circumference. Looking out at the ocean on a clear day, the blue of the water meets the blue of the sky, the two different shades joining but never actually merging. It is as if they each want to maintain their individual purity, showing off their beauty for those lucky enough to be there to witness their meeting. Of course, those are not the only blues one can find on Nantucket. Many of the majestic sailboats that seem to glide effortlessly across the blue water are themselves blue-hulled. Then, there is the iridescent shade of blue that glistens off the scales of bluefish and the various shades of blue – from blue – green to turquoise to royal blue — of the blue crabs that

gardens are one of the most gorgeous flowers anywhere, and their blue floral globes are a local favorite. The blueberries that grow wild in Squam offer yet another shade of blue to the island’s palette, a deep blue that promises the delight that Ruskin wrote about. With so many different shades of blue surrounding us, it takes a true artistic sensibility to fully capture the essence of that special color. We invited local artists to submit their work that they felt best embraced all the blues that surround us, the blues that bring us all so much delight. Their works not only capture the essence of blue, they provide immense amounts of delight in their depictions of the color that helps make Nantucket such a special place for all of us.

dance in the waters of Long Pond. Back on terra firma, there is no shortage of blue on Nantucket. The ubiquitous hydrangeas that grow so plentifully in island

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Melissa Dudley Sailors Valentine Pendants by Melissa Dudley Studio by appointment 41 mm H x 29 mm W x 8.5 mm D Reversible compass design in sterling silver pendants. One has natural blue operculum, whelks, pearls and blue gemstone and the other has natural blue operculum, white rice shells, other shells, pearls, and starfish both have a sapphire crystal cover. 508–846–0237 melissa@melissadudleydesigns.com melissadudleydesigns.com These pendants were born from memories of hunting for shells on Nantucket beaches. The experience of walking the beach and hearing the sound of waves breaking on the sandy beach has a hypnotizing effect, and these pendants capture that feeling. The spiral designs suggest the ocean’s constant movement, while the variegated shells reflect the multiple hues of blues of the water. In the center is the fixed point that keeps us grounded in the way that only a walk on the beach can, a constant reminder that we can always find peace in an otherwise tumultuous world.

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Illya Kagan Waves and Cirrus, Ladies Beach by Illya Kagan Viewings by appointment 30” H x 30” W Oil on linen 617–803–4817 illyakaganpainting@gmail.com illyakagan.com Among my favorite things to do in summer are sitting on my surfboard, out beyond the surf break, watching the ocean waves shift from deep ultramarine,to translucent cerulean, and back to pale cobalt… then lying on my back on the beach and watching the pale clouds slip seamlessly across the serene blue sky. Translating these two simple pleasures into paint is the ultimate expression of the joy that I experience soaking in the blues of Nantucket.

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Sharon Woods Hussey Shoreline Vista by Sharon Woods Hussey Viewings by appointment 30” H x 40” W Oil on linen 508–325–5604 woodsdesigns@comcast.net woodsdesigns.com Nantucket Island offers the most expansive range of beautiful beaches. With this painting my goal was to capture the the sandy roads, often off the more familiar tracts, that present the promise of a tranquil beach ahead.

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Bonelli Fish Prints & More Before the Blitz

by Chris Bonelli

Showing at Sustainable Nantucket Farmer and Artisan’s Market off of Federal Street on weekends. Viewings by appointment 13” H x 36” W Ink on paper 914-482-1616 info@cbonelli.com cbonelli.com Striped bass are known for the bold, black stripes that give them their name, but they are also characterized by a nearly endless range of blues dappled across their bodies. From blue-green to turquoise to almost purple, a striper has the unique ability to pick up the color of its surroundings, appearing darker in deeper water and lighter in shallow water. This hand-painted gyotaku print of a striped bass pursuing mackerel presents this majestic fish with that array of blues offset by the dramatic horizontal black stripes that define Nantucket’s most sought-after gamefish.

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Gallery at Four India Blue Seed

by Tomas Brzon

Viewings by appointment 7" H x 17 " W x 7" D Cut crystal 508-228-8509 gallerynantucket@@gmail.com thegallerynantucket.com As deep as the blue ocean, Brzon carves raw crystal and polishes til the surface becomes clear. The finished work reflects like a sapphire gemstone in brilliant or low light. A work of extreme precision and skill is one of masterpiece sculptures by this artist.

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65 Years and Still Going Strong by ANDREW SPENCER photos courtesy of NANTUCKET THEATRE WORKSHOP

In 1956, the world was introduced to a new singing

Nantucket, two long-standing island institutions working

sensation named Elvis Presley, who released “Heartbreak

together to make something magical.” Adding to the

Hotel,” the first of his many chart-topping songs. That

show’s magic will be its headline star, actor Dee Roscioli,

same year also saw the introduction of the first computer

whose Broadway credits include the role of Elphaba in

hard drive, built by IBM and weighing-in at a relatively

Wicked and Cher in The Cher Show. Mamma Mia! will run

svelte one ton. The famed soap opera As the World Turns

until August 21. Beginning July 21, Mamma Mia! will run

aired its premiere episode, making it the first of its kind

in rep (also at Bartlett’s Farm) with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

ever televised. 1956 also marked the first performance of

A Grand Night For Singing, a musical revue that captures

Heaven Can Wait at the newlyfound Theatre Workshop

the finest tunes from this classic partnership.

of Nantucket. The lighthearted take on family life as told through the From those humble beginnings on Straight Wharf to its

music of everybody’s favorite Swedish supergroup ABBA

current home inside Bennet Hall on Centre Street, the

might be just what the doctor ordered as Covid restrictions

Theatre Workshop has been entertaining audiences and

begin to lift. “I think we all want to be entertained. We

enriching island life for 65 years. To mark that auspicious

want to laugh, and we want to smile,” Cerne said. “I think

milestone, TWN has put together an amazing schedule for

we’ve all learned the immense value of simple happiness

the 2021 season that promises something for everyone.

over the last year, and Mamma Mia! is just so much fun.”

This year’s season kicks-off on July 6 in an entirely new

The stage at Bennett Hall will be the site for the remainder

way with the Broadway smash-hit Mamma Mia!, the story

of TWN’s 2021 offerings, including Neil Simon’s London

of one woman’s quest to learn the true identity of her father

Suite from September 9 to September 25 and the holiday-

on the eve of her wedding. The twist is that the show will

themed Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings from November 26 to

be staged at the TWN temporary outdoor facility at

December 4. TWN is also teaming up with The Dreamland

Bartlett’s Farm. “The Bartlett family has been incredibly

Stage Company to pilot an immersive educational acting

generous,” said Justin Cerne, TWN’s Producing Artistic

program for teenagers culminating in their participation in

Director. “This relationship represents the spirit of

the timeless classic Godspell from August 12 to August 15.

photo above: You Can’t Take It With You rehearsal with the unforgettable director, Matt Dixon

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Blythe Spirit

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California Spirit “This season is celebrating who we are as an organization and reminding us why we love the live theatrical experience,” Cerne remarked. “It’s something old, it’s something new. We have ABBA, we have Rodgers and Hammerstein. We have the comic genius of Neil Simon and the timeless classics from the 1950s. Everybody will find something they enjoy on this schedule, no matter their theatrical tastes.” It is an ambitious schedule, to be sure, but one that Cerne is confident the TWN crew can manage to produce safely. With a new HVAC system inside Bennett Hall plus touch-free programs that will be available on smart phones via QR code and other safety precautions, Cerne Oklahoma

wants the public to feel confident that they can safely attend in-person performances: “We are working very hard to make audiences feel comfortable coming back to the theatre.” The pandemic certainly took a toll on live theatre throughout the world, and there are few places where that toll was felt more strongly than in New York City. With Broadway’s closure as a result of Covid, incredibly talented people were left without a place to showcase their talents. That cloud had a silver lining for TWN, as Cerne pointed out that this year, Theatre Workshop will be able to bring in incredible New York talent as Broadway begins the arduous process of reopening.

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“THIS SEASON IS CELEBRATING WHO WE ARE AS AN ORGANIZATION . . . “

The Director A common theme that has been prevalent throughout the course of the pandemic is the idea of Nantucketers pulling together to help each other, and the Theatre Workshop has been the beneficiary of that community support. “We have experienced incredible support,” Cerne said. “From our board members to our volunteers to our staff. Everyone is working to help us succeed. Our leadership is strong and

Matilda

the Nantucket community continues to be generous and supportive as we once again turn the lights back on.” Having hopefully weathered the worst of the Covid storm, we all look forward to being able to take in live performances from TWN. While the Nantucket community is certainly generous, the gifts that the Theatre Workshop gives back are themselves incredibly generous. It is a relationship like so many on Nantucket, a symbiotic partnership of mutual generosity. And the gratitude that Justin expressed is reflected in the gratitude of the Nantucket community has for all the Theatre Workshop does for the community. The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket box office is located inside Bennett Hall at 62 Centre Street. For more information about the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, the show schedule, or to purchase tickets, visit theatrenantucket.org or call them at 508-228-4305.

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T H E F R O M A W A Y W A L K I N G

by ANDREW SPENCER

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rowing up in what he described as rural Long Island, Nantucket musician Jeff Ross was about as

far away from a rock star as one could imagine. “Suffolk County, New York, was home to potato fields

and cow pastures and duck farms,” Ross recalled recently. “I loved cutting through the fields on my way to school and beating the bull to the fence line.” Despite the periodic threat of being gored by a territorial bull, Ross described his childhood as idyllic. But the pastoral landscape in which he grew up belied thereality of the world around him. The war in Vietnam wasraging, and the lingering threat of nuclear annihilation was still palpable in the “duck and cover” years of his youth. To that end, Ross’s father – a pediatrician, constructed and stocked a fallout shelter in the family’s basement. “When I was a kid, I’d pilfered a couple of cans of beans and a Sterno pot and go ‘camping’ in the pasture and pretend I was out on the range,” he recalled. From the age of seven, Ross worked around stables and recalls wanting to grow up to be a cowboy. It is that early dream that he credits with what he calls his “visceral connection” to the horse he bred himself and still loves to ride today. But life had other ideas in mind, ideas that would begin to form around the same time as he was envisioning himself a young Roy Rogers, the famous singing TV cowboy.

In first grade, his father–himself what Jeff describes as a “fantastically talented” artist and saxophone player–steered his son towards music, intending it as a hobby to keep the hyperactive youngster focused. The self-made Dr. Ross, having grown up poor, was a forceful proponent of the idea that serious hard work is always rewarded. Jeff was immersed in that belief system from his early days, but even as a first grader, he knew that music would be more than a tangential pursuit. By the second grade, looking to quiet the young man, his music teacher suggested he graduate from the plastic recorder of music class to the guitar, and Jeff started rudimentary guitar lessons. “The lessons didn’t last long,” he said. “I didn’t love

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practicing.” Instead, he learned the songs he was listening to, songs by Dave Clark, the Rolling Stones, and “every Roger Miller and Beatles song I could,” he explained. When Jeff hit the seventh grade, he began to do what you’d expect of a seventh grader. He rebelled. “My dad called me ‘a rebel without a cause.’ Yeah, a tiny James Dean, just without the cool,” he said. That last comment underscores a modesty bordering on self-deprecation; anybody who knows Jeff knows that he is the very definition of cool. During this rebellious phase, on some days Jeff could be found not at school, but sneaking a free train ride into New York City to wander the streets of Midtown, scanning guitars in the window of Manny’s music store, watching the rockers come and go, and bothering

Jeff at 10 years of age.

buskers on the street. “It was so worth the occasional run-in with the truancy officer. This was my great escape to the future,” he said. “Playing guitar has always been my first passion and best avoidance technique,” Jeff said. “The drudgery of school, the inevitability of Vietnam, the pervasiveness of teenage angst. Playing music is how I get whole. I’m constantly trying to improve,” he said. It was yet another moment of selfdeprecation. “There’s always so much more to learn. Practice does not make perfect, so we’ve got to keep at it.” That revelation just might be due to the influence of legendary rocker Lou Reed.

Introduced to Lou by Reed’s manager as Reed was struggling to develop what would become his signature punk sound, Ross joined the road crew as a guitar tech, caring for, tuning, and delivering Reed’s guitars to him on stage. One night mid-show, Jeff was caught on-camera engaged in a PG sort of romantic interlude with a young lady. Always on the cutting edge, Lou was streaming live images and test patterns, a la Andy Warhol, on racks of black-and-white TVs he had as his backdrop onstage. “Lou turned around and saw us on one of the screens and lost it,” Jeff said. He was summarily fired. But only weeks later, he got a phone call summoning him to dinner with Lou. “I guess he figured he would’ve done the same thing and that the firing had been a bit excessive,” he suggested.

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Young Jeff, always on a guitar.

At dinner, Reed lamented that he didn’t have the right tape machine to listen to his tour recordings. The man who wrote “I’m Waiting For the Man” didn’t wait well himself. “He was an immediate gratification kind of guy,” said Ross. Jeff, however, owned one such player and invited Lou to listen to the tapes at his apartment. “We walked in, he saw my guitars. He said, ‘Play Sweet Jane.’ I really had no clue how to play the song, so I bashed something out and he loved it. It definitely was not ‘Sweet Jane,’” Jeff said with a sardonic laugh. “He wanted a kind of fire, a kind of anger that I brought. So yeah, he auditioned me in my own apartment and gave me the lead guitar spot right there. For the next two years, Jeff Ross– the guy who to this day claims he’s still learning how to play the guitar–was Lou Reed’s lead guitarist. “Walk on the Wild Side” Lou Reed. “Sweet Jane” Lou Reed. “Satellite of Love” Lou Reed. The Godfather of Punk Lou Reed. I had to ask how was it that someone who was literally part of the birth of the New York underground scene could claim that he had not been at the top of his game. Jeff laughed for a long time about that one. “Getting to the top of the ‘scene’ is due to a lot of factors, most of which remain outside of your control. Being a great guitar player isn’t necessarily high on the list.” Something—if only luck—was on his side, and Jeff spent that time touring the world with Lou Reed, one of America’s most iconic rock stars. “I was very fortunate. It was an incredible experience,” he said of touring with Lou. “Very ‘educational’ to say the least!” Ross’s last show with the Lou Reed Band was storybook. It was at the Bottom Line in New York City, an “industry club.” He recalled of that show, “So yeah, Bowie, Iggy, Patti Smith, all the big guns were there. The tables came perpendicular, right

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With his horse “Cinder.”

off the stage, and sitting four, maybe five feet away, right in front of me, three nights in a row, were Mick Jagger, Diane Keaton and Eric Idle. Just unreal!” Mick Jagger, in fact, complimented Jeff’s performance, telling his father that he was “an amazing guitar player.” That night would be his last playing with Lou Reed. He said, “It was the last date of the ‘Rock n Roll Heart’ Tour and it had been a tough tour. We’d had a riot in Denmark and all our gear had to be replaced. We’d also been recording the ‘Street Hassle’ LP , with big, expensive mobile recording units all across Europe.” Reed was out of money and a respite was in order. During the ensuing hiatus, Ross returned to his own music. With his bands Teazer and The End, he played the New York underground scene, toured Europe, composed, produced and recorded for major labels, and enjoyed post-Lou Reed notoriety. Invited to Nantucket in 2000 to help model the island’s unique soundscape for a video-game project, Ross captured and fell in love with the sounds and seasonal moods of Nantucket. “The old foghorn at night, the halyards slapping in the wind, the skipping of tires on the cobbles of Main Street on a quiet winter’s eve,” he mused. “I’d already lived in so many storied places around the world, but Nantucket had the feel of romance found. The kind that lasts forever.” So, with his daughter, three horses, and a trailer load of magical musical toys, he made the Gray Lady his home. Ross soon sought out several likewise self-stranded musicians and formed the Atlantics, quickly becoming the island’s preeminent band and elevating the musical expectations of the island’s burgeoning wedding industry. “I love playing weddings. This connection, to something so important, is unlike anything the big stages offer. It’s real. It’s meaningful. In a way,

1977 with Lou Reed in New York City, “The Bottom Line” Club.

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Garden wedding ceremony on Nantucket.

it’s forever,” he said. “Nantucket has afforded me these opportunities to really connect with my audience. I’m truly grateful for that.” Ross continues to perform his own music at local venues like Or The Whale, The Sandbar, and Millie’s. Maybe you caught the band at The Chicken Box or saw him first at the Starlight Theater or The Brotherhood of Thieves, where he helped to create Nantucket’s now vast and vibrant music scene by providing a platform for less-experienced musicians to perform for the audiences who flock to the island each season. Today, Jeff is doing what he can in the midst of the pandemic to keep that connection to his audience. He plays Facebook Live concerts each week from his studio and small events that are allowed under current restrictions. “I miss watching the people watching me play. It’s the symbiosis, the energy, the circle unbroken, you just don’t get that when you’re playing to an iPad. But, they tell me I’m helping them get through this toughest of times in my own little way, and they are sure helping me. So, even when I’m playing a virtual show, for that time, we are connected,” he said. And speaking from experience, I can attest to that connection. As one who has been fortunate enough to see Jeff live—at weddings, at various island venues, and even on Facebook Live—I have felt that connection. It’s obvious he’s having fun when he performs, whether it’s for a non-pandemic crowded dance floor at a wedding or in a more intimate setting with or

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without the presence of a live audience. And that fun is contagious. I have seen few weddings that rival the enjoyment of guests at one featuring Jeff Ross’s music, and I have been to some pretty serious weddings in my time. His repertoire includes something for everyone, from the very young to the very young-at-heart. He is full of joy when he’s in his element. So it seems that Jeff Ross has finally achieved the end result of his father’s wisdom. It’s taken a lot of hard work and a long time, but the reward is that very special joy that had eluded him, the joy that comes from playing music just for the sake of playing music. He has come to the same conclusion as Jimmy Buffet, with whom he’s had occasion to perform, who sings in his song “Come Monday” that he ”never was meant for glitter rock ‘n roll.” Jeff finds his joy performing with his band or playing his soulful acoustic songs, and connecting with his audiences in a way that only a singer can. And those who hear him play–whether it be online or in person–find their own joy in his music, too. And for that we are all grateful. To learn more about Jeff Ross or to book his band for your event, please visit www.jeffross.rocks. To follow his Facebook Live events, sign up at www.facebook.com/JeffRossMusician.

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