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artist spotlight
In this new feature, we will highlight Fripp Island artists, musicians, authors, and other persons of interest.
Barclay Sharon owner of
Sand Bucket Studio
I discovered Fripp Island over 15 years ago while living in Charlotte, NC. As a single mother, I was looking for a beautiful, safe place for my son and I to vacation. I initially learned about the area through Pat Conroy’s writing and the movie The Big Chill- I often said I wanted to live wherever the movie was filmed. As it was, three years ago, I was visiting Fripp and looking at homes for fun. During that visit, I received the news that I had breast cancer again (my second diagnosis in 7 yrs). Right then and there, I decided that “life is short” and I needed to live my life in a place surrounded in
beauty, that made me the happiest. Obviously, Fripp was just that place! I received all my cancer treatments in Charlotte and recovered here on Fripp. So, I have been a resident for 3 years and can currently say I am cancer free! During the pandemic I was trying to pass the time and began creating items with all the shells I had collected. My friend, who is an interior designer, saw my work and encouraged me to sell my items. It took A LOT of convincing but I started my Etsy store SandBucketStudio just over a year ago. Summer Holiday 2021 | 22 20 18
