In the heart of Canton, Massachusetts there is an unassuming
storefront called the Cristina Hurley Gallery. If you are not careful, you
might drive or walk right by, but if you dare to enter you will find absolute
magic.
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| photo by Cristina Hurley |
That was what I experienced this last past weekend, when I
had the joy of having a trunk show in Cristina’s shop. Potential customers
would enter, and begin perusing the various handmade merchandise, created by artists
and craftspeople in Massachusetts. They were always quiet at first, but by the
time they made their purchase they were part of the family. It seemed near
impossible to not get roped in to the infectious laughter permeating through
the room. Whether the important topic of conversation was the Muppets or
Pandora’s music selection, it seemed customers had something to add and felt
comfortable joining in on the fun.
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| Lynn Mohney getting a little silly at the Cristina Hurley Gallery; photo by Cristina Hurley |
Cristina Hurley Gallery may be the dream of one woman, the
feeling of family and community was. Cristina’s mother and sister stopped in
frequently, and with them a feeling of warmth and happiness. Cristina’s
employee is the mother of a mutual friend and member of Boston Handmade.
Members of Boston Handmade created the majority of the work showcased in
Cristina’s shop.
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| photo by Cristina Hurley |
Cristina’s jeweler’s bench is located right in the store, in
the back corner, where anyone could walk in off the street and actually watch
her own work come to life. This, of course, was a natural place for me to
gravitate, being a metal smith myself. Cristina immediately apologizes that her
work area is messy, but it was anything but chaos. Everything had its reason
for being right where it was, and what was more fascinating, their reasons for
being where they were was similar to my own organization!
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| Cristina Hurley's bench - photo by Cristina Hurley |
If you are in Canton, you need to stop by. You will be
greeted by people with laughter and fun in their hearts. Come see the
exceptional art and craftsmanship in Cristina’s jewelry, or view the other
creations her shop has to offer, from dog collars to photography to handbags.
Cristina is waiting for you!
Cristina Hurley Gallery is located at 554 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
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