Marcy Ford - Abstract Nature

September - December 2023

Nature photographer, artist and writer, Marcy Ford, is a lover of all things in the natural world. From the tiniest shell on the beach, to the myriad colors, textures and patterns of flowers, birds, insects, water, and rocks - all the way up to wide open vistas of the mountains, oceans, and desserts, et al.

In her Naturescape Gallery exhibit, Marcy delves into nature giving the viewer a non-representational look at her subjects as an idea that does not have a physical or concrete existence. We recognize the subject, but as if in a dream, using the shapes, colors, and forms to achieve its effect. In this case, Marcy enhances the beauty in nature and freedom of expression.

Marcy’s mission is to spread joy, beauty, and to inspire a respect and connection with Mother Nature. She is passionate about capturing the wonder and artistry that is found in nature, presenting it in a way that will intrigue, educate, and evoke emotion.

Marcy Ford is a regular contributor to several regional magazines, photographing and sometimes writing for a variety of articles related to the local flora and fauna of Cape Cod. She has also been featured in a handful of solo gallery shows and sells prints and cards locally.

You can visit her website at www.marcyfordphotography.com

Steve Swain - Frying Pan Gallery

Healthy Food Chain
Long Term Exhibit - Generously Donated by John & Patricia Kenney 2022

Steel sculptor Steve Swain is an accomplished artist, architectural designer, craftsman, and boat captain. He is responsible for creating several notable local restaurants and buildings. His last project before switching to art full-time was designing and overseeing construction of the restaurant Pearl in Wellfleet and the restoration of Duffy Gardinier’s Tug Boat shack, saving the last of old clam shacks from the wrecking ball and creating The Frying Pan Gallery on Wellfleet Harbor Pier where Steve designs and hand builds steely renditions of marine life. In the fall of 2019, a second Frying Pan Gallery was opened in Orleans.

In his secluded studio Steve seeks inspiration in nature and credits the great outdoors for his creativity and compositions. His custom marine installation at the Museum is an amazing design and work of art highlighting the ocean world of bait fish, bass, and great white sharks.

For more information on Steve’s work go to: www.fryingpangallery.com

James Prosek

Award Winning Artist, Author, and Naturalist
Long Term Exhibit

CCMNH is proud to present the work of artist, author and naturalist, James Prosek. His book Ocean Fishes, is a collection of 35 Atlantic fishes, all of which were painted life size based on individual specimens he traveled to see, a journey that started right here on Cape Cod. Naturescape Gallery is exhibiting two of his life-sized Fine Art prints; a Swordfish and a Blue Fin Tuna. His work has been shown in numerous esteemed galleries.

For more information about James and his work go to: troutsite.com