Where can you find 75+ polka dotted pumpkins and an Instagram-worthy photo op? If you think it’s a Halloween riddle or an exhibition at David Zwirner Gallery - think again! This scene, that pays homage to the great artist Yayoi Kusama, is here in Boston’s South End. Local art consultant Shannon Loynaz has decorated her stoop with meticulously painted pumpkins for the public to enjoy. Using the hashtag #KusamaStoop, her front steps have hosted everyone from famous Instagrammers to the cutest of pups.
We chatted with Shannon about her inspiration, and she explained, “I view the Kusama stoop as a participatory experience with the goal of offering my South End community a touch of wonder. My husband and I are so fortunate to live in such a wonderful neighborhood that really pulls out all of the stops when it comes to decking the halls for every holiday. Installing the Kusama stoop was not just an opportunity for me to join in on the festivities, but also to connect with other art-centric individuals both in the South End and greater Boston area.”
The entire installation took around five days to complete - which includes buying the pumpkins, picking up the art supplies from Blick, painting the pumpkins, and then waiting until they were dry enough to be sprayed with a sealant… it is a serious labor of love!
Shannon went on to say, “installing my Kusama stoop has been a dream of mine for several years. As soon as my husband and I returned to Appleton Street from Cambridge two years ago, I began to plot. This time last year we were traveling so much for friends' weddings, etc. - the opportunity sort of slipped away from me. But knowing we were going to be grounded on Appleton this fall along with most of our neighbors - the timing felt obligatory.”
There is still time to snag a photo in front of this local attraction. Shannon plans to leave the pumpkins on view until Saturday, November 7th, so head over to the cross streets of Appleton between Clarendon and Dartmouth!
Image courtesy of @doorsofsouthend: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFj1m1XA1Md/
About Shannon Berger Loynaz:
Website: https://www.thewelladvisory.com/
Email: shannon@thewelladvisory.com
Shannon Berger Loynaz, Founder of The Well Fine Art
Founder and director of The Well Fine Art, Shannon (Berger) Loynaz started her career in the art world at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum’s education department before joining Voltz Clarke Contemporary, an art gallery located in Manhattan, New York. While serving as Voltz Clarke’s associate director, Shannon handled the private sale of works by represented artists amongst the most esteemed collectors. Simultaneously Shannon managed the gallery’s full artist roster, exhibition preparation, and collaborative partnerships with brands such as Bergdorf Goodman, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, and Veronica Beard.
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