Meet the Artist
A Tour of the T. House led by Tony May
Date Thursday, March 25th | 5-6pm PST via ZOOM
Cost FREE for Los Gatos Residents & NUMU Members, join today!
$10 Suggested Donation*
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In this special virtual tour, Tony May will give us an inside look at the construction of the T. House, sharing a selection of process photos, details and inspiration. The T. House is a handmade building—initially constructed over the course of ten years and still evolving—in the style of Japanese carpentry and woodworking. Tony May’s installation at NUMU, Views of the T. House (1991-1992), features 18 photo-real acrylic paintings that serve as a record of the T. House’s material details and May’s process building it.
Tony May began his career as an artist in his native Wisconsin, and earned an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966. He learned the craftsmanship of carpentry and other practical skills from his father on their family farm. In 1967, May moved to San Jose, CA, where he lives and taught art at San Jose State University for over 30 years. Tony May has exhibited his meticulous paintings and conceptual, whimsical structures to international acclaim. NUMU’s exhibitions will continue that legacy, inviting visitors for a timely reflection on the details of our never more familiar quotidian surroundings with patience, reverence, and a sense of humor.
Click here to take a virtual spin through NUMU's Tony May exhibitions.
Major support for NUMU's virtual programs and events provided by Badger Meter, Inc. With additional program support from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
