An inspiring art exhibition at the Provincetown Bookshop shines light on 50 years of research at the Center for Coastal Studies. Curated by CCS Scientist/Artist in Residence Mark Adams, the All Town Open Call Art Exhibition currently includes 55 artworks by about 50 artists and continues to grow.
The art on display is a visual banquet of images, ranging from a poignant black and white photo of a whale stranding on a Wellfleet beach by scientist/artist Alexis Doshas, to a series of zooplankton drawings in ink by scientist Agnes Mittermayer. Other works include a carved wood sculpture that evokes sand ripples by Cole Cook, a large textile of woven beach debris rope by Clinton Van Gemert, and a shadow box of oystercatcher foot prints by Audrey Luster, and much more.
The works highlight the connections between the arts and sciences, and Adams noted that many artists were eager to participate in the show because the ocean and marine ecosystems, and CCS research, inspire their creative processes.
“What I like best about this exhibition is how it brings together a community in conversation about living by the ocean, with voices from different art practices and ways of life. These people inspire me and inspire each other. The work comes directly from the experience of living here on the Outer Cape,” said Adams.
The exhibition was made possible by bookshop owner Barbara Clarke, and is on view through the end of July, and possibly into August. The Provincetown Bookshop is located at 229 Commercial Street, and is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm.
