10/21/2026
Sergei Isupov’s newest Public Artwork on Main Street in Cummington, MA has a new visitor!
This friendly neighborhood cat was recently installed on a tree branch, sitting atop what will soon be a carved tree sculpture. This will be Sergei’s fourth public sculpture on Main Street. Working with a recently cut maple tree– that otherwise would have been removed from the land and destroyed– this piece is the second work of this scale.
When Sergei first begins a piece, he usually starts by sketching concepts to envision potential final forms. From these, and often using found, repurposed materials, Sergei begins to construct and paint with clear intention (and always a bit of fun!). Sergei utilized a piece of wood from his shop and some house paint to bring this cat – a recurring figure in his work – to life.
To support this project as it progresses, Sergei has launched a Zeffy campaign to raise funds to cover production costs, advanced equipment and scaffolding to support construction around the tree’s towering height. Sergei’s sculptures have been supported in-part with honorary grants from the Cummington Cultural District. To further these efforts, Hilltown Vision has created a dedicated fund to support Art in Cummington, beginning with this project, to allow additional donations directly from the community.
To contribute, find the Zeffy campaign link in our bio.
