Barnstable Town Hall ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Barnstable Town Hall ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Featuring the works of Kevin Reid Haynes and Arthur Tsicoulias Now through March 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    
For more information contact: Town of Barnstable | Planning & Development| Arts & Culture Coordinator melissa.chartrand@town.barnstable.ma.us

(HYANNIS, MA – Tuesday, January 16, 2024) —The “Artist Spotlight” program displays the works of local artists on meeting room walls in Barnstable Town Hall. The work of Arthur Tsicoulias is featured in the James H. Crocker, Jr. Hearing Room and the work of Kevin Reid Haynes in the Selectmen’s Conference Room in Barnstable Town Hall, now through March 29, 2024. The exhibition is open to the public.  Town Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (except State and Federal holidays).  Town Hall is located at 367 Main Street, Hyannis, free parking in the Town Hall public parking lot.  Enter Town Hall through the front doors on the Hyannis Village Green entrance.  Artwork may be viewed virtually on the artsbarnstable.com website: https://artsbarnstable.com/interests/galleries/town-hall-hearing-room-gallery/

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Kevin Reid Haynes, an American painter and digital artist, currently resides in Mashpee, MA. He paints in his Boston studio and on Cape Cod from his home and in nature, contributing his artwork to private collections and commercial installations over the past two decades. Additionally, Kevin collaborates with his partner, John Berenson, as an art consultant for interior design projects and design project manager. Exhibitions in Boston and on Cape Cod have showcased Kevin’s paintings, which draw inspiration from the stunning natural beauty of the coastline. Outside of his artistic pursuits, Kevin actively participates in local races, triathlons, fundraising events, and donates his artwork to charitable causes. With a background in web design, digital marketing consulting, and graphic design, Kevin possesses a diverse artistic portfolio that showcases his deep passion for creativity and self-expression.

“I have a strong desire to showcase my work within the Cape Cod community and believe in the significance of the arts on the Cape. With numerous talented artists both currently and historically residing here, I am grateful for the chance to contribute to the arts scene and hope to motivate other artists to do the same.”

Arthur Tsicoulias is an artist who works simultaneously in the mediums of abstract expressionist painting and photography.  Arthur has only been painting for 25 years.  He began by doing 4 ½ x 6 paintings on paper, in an art class.  Instantly he became immersed in the process of creating layers of paint by using a hairdryer to fix one color, then adding other colors, and scraping with a palette knife. Arthur will incise geometric shapes and lines using a pin, nail, or charcoal lines to add another texture to his work.

“Being a photographer has given me an understanding of the emotional power of color, and composition.  People have different reactions to the mood that color evokes.  Some works are tropical, happy, and bright, others set a more somber tone, but always, the gestures are bold.”