Chilmark sculptor Jay Lagemann is well-known for his iconic “Swordfish Harpooner” in Menemsha, “The Dance” in the Field Gallery in West Tisbury, and the “Hi Five Dogs” in Vineyard Haven. Now Lagemann is taking his familiar work on the road or at least the ferry. Three new large pieces celebrating family life have been installed […]
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By Melany Slaughter on June 9, 2021
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The Gloucester Arts Festival kicked off its month of events in its 5th year with the Main Street Sculpture Unveiling and Talk by Artist Jay Lagemann last Friday night. Above, Lagemann talks to the group of attendees about one of his most notable sculptures, “Swinging Jenny.”
The fifth annual Gloucester Arts Festival kicked off its month of events with the Main Street Sculpture Unveiling and Talk by Artist Jay Lagemann last Friday night. The outdoor unveiling was originally scheduled for June 3, but the event had to be rescheduled for the following night due to inclement weather.
Two sculptures currently on display on Main Street can stay after Falmouth Historical Commission members said at their meeting on Tuesday night, June 1, that they have no jurisdiction over artwork.
James Fox, owner of Main Street Gallery at 189 Main Street, was told by the town he needed to apply for a certificate of appropriateness after he began displaying two four-foot sculptures. Both âReading Dogâ and âSwinging Jennyâ were sculpted by Marthaâs Vineyard artist Jay Lagemann.
They are in above-ground planters outside the gallery building. The gallery shares the building with Eight Cousins bookstore.
Mr. Foxâs employee, Jessica Dougherty, presented to the commission. She said Main Street Gallery asked Edward Haddad, chairman of the historical commission, if the gallery needed permission prior to displaying. Mr. Fox said the commission does not regulate art.
Main Street gallery owner Jim Fox will go before the historical commission for approval of statuary he has placed in front of his shop next to Eight Cousins. Before placing