HoyPoloi Downtown Disney
 Hoypoloi
at Downtown Disney West Side, located between Sosa Family Cigars Co. and
Celebrity Eyeworks is half way between a store and an art gallery in which
founder and owner Ron Hoy has brought together one-of-a-kind pieces that are
created by artists from various regions of the United States although there is
an unmistakable Asian overtone to Hoypoloi, most of the merchandise is created
by American artists and all of which is for sale.
the store and its contents have a very strong almost Zen theme, with most being
made from, or styled around naturally flowing forms (Water, Air, Wood, Stone
etc). With a background of soothing music, and water trickling over Japanese
river stones in the Zen fountains it's a very tranquil and soothing store to
visit. the aroma of pine, sage and berry wafting around the store underlines the
store's message in trying to create a tranquil home environment with handmade
artwork and nature-related home products.
the Downtown Disney Hoypoloi is modelled after the original store / gallery in
Chicago's historic Chinatown. the high ceilings and exposed brick wall are all a
part of the Zen-like theme, with colour schemes of salmon and sage being
harmonious with the elements of wood and stone.
Amongst many other items the store offers one-off items including Zen fountains
with water flowing over Japanese River stones. Contemporary artworks made of
glass, steel, and ceramics. Superbly and elegantly crafted wooden boxes.
Designer clocks and timepieces, and a large collection of wind chimes.
Amongst many other items the store offers one-off items including Zen fountains
with water flowing over Japanese River stones. Contemporary artworks made of
glass, steel, and ceramics. Superbly and elegantly crafted wooden boxes.
Designer clocks and timepieces, and a large collection of wind chimes.
Hoypoloi's signature items include Various items of light sculpture, accent
furniture, and smaller decorative accessories, Zen fountains, a Japanese
painting board, and a red incense coil from an 18th century Japanese maker of
premium incense.
One of the store's signature items is its Japanese Zen Board ($30). When water
is applied to the paper board, the brush stroke turns black; when it dries, the
image disappears forever, illustrating the importance of "enjoying the moment."
Artwork for sale varies from day to day, however, merchandise in the past has
included the following items:
- Hand-carved teakwood Buddha head ($450)
- Zen stone gardens of varying sizes ($30-$65)
- hand-carved and hand-tuned wind chimes made of mahogany obsidian
needles (cylindrical rocks formed from ancient volcanic lava)
($53)
- Whimsical, animal-shaped lamps ($150-$210)
- Hand-carved teakwood elephant sculpture ($1,200)
- Greeting cards decorated with hand-dyed paper and origami
($10)
- Ceramic vessels with decorative lids ($30)
- handmade beaded jewelry with new and antique beads (earrings
$20, necklaces $130)
- Pillows decorated with antique embroidery ($120)
If you get the chance Hoypoloi is one store that you really should visit,
though be careful as all breakages must be paid for and some of the price tags
are frightening!
the stores architecture, planning and design, lighting and fixture design, ADA
compliance, and logo design was executed by "Image By Design" in Niles, IL, a
division of Dann Dee Display Fixtures.
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