Alexandra La Paglia collects antiques—specifically, she loves 19th century farm handtools. But she doesn't just leave them lying on the shelf. She takes them apart and rebuilds them into lamps. They're abstract, nostalgic pieces of art. But La Paglia says she never would have followed her creative passion without the support of the Nantucket community.
Creative Life
00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfc9ab20000Our series Creative Life discontinued on October 30th, 2017. It has been replaced by Ways of Life. The Creative Life archive lives on this page. Creative Life offered an audio tour of arts, culture, and inspiration on the Cape and Islands. Our region is rich with creative diversity, and so are the stories we tell.Creative Life is edited by Jay Allison.Creative Life is made possible by The Circle of Ten, ten local businesses and organizations committed to local programming on WCAI.
How to Get a Lamp Out of a Telegraph Machine: New Light in Obscure Objects on Nantucket
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Telegraph
Hatchel and Strand
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Sewing Machine
Hatchel and Strand
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Alexandra La Paglia
Photo by Justine Paradis
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Cherry Pitter
Photo by Justine Paradis
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Work Shed
Photo by Justine Paradi
