Viewfinder: Hyannis Wings Hosts New Public Art Vignette

Wings on the 500 block of Hyannis’ Main Street is playing host to a new public art vignette.

As of Tuesday, the patio in front of the store will become a 'nesting spot of sorts.' Two circles reserved for the perfect sculpture that depicts both the Cape and the stores’ contents will now display two giant seagulls.

“What a better icon than the seagull?" manager Todd Cohen said, "its identifiable to everyone from near and far. It goes hand in hand with our beaches and waterfronts. Love them or hate them, they are everywhere!” 

Wings has been working with the Executive Director of Cape Cod Art Association to find a sculptor who could create the right piece for the setting. Leo Sewell from Philadelphia, PA was commissioned for this project.

Leo Sewell grew up near a dump. He has played with junk for 50 years and has developed his own assemblage technique. His works are collected by corporations, museum and individuals throughout the world. Leo continues to collect refuse out of which he fashions pieces of all sizes.

The seagulls in front of Wings are sculptures composed of recognizable objects of metal, chosen for their color, shape, texture, durability and patina. The objects were assembled and welded together.

The seagulls will be placed on pilings that were installed by Cape Cod Docks to the artist’s specifications.