PROGRAM DETAILS:
Date Sunday, August 6, 2023
Time 11-11:30 AM
Location NUMU | 106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
Cost Free with Registration
This August, our First Free Sunday 11 AM art tour will be hosted by the artists of In the Artists’ Studio Featuring RREVV, Rachel and Rigel Hunter, and curator Julie Ericsson.
On view May 5 through Nov 12, 2023, In the Artists’ Studio: Featuring RREVV Studio will introduce visitors to the artists behind the Santa Cruz-based design studio, Rachel and Rigel Hunter. Dive into their shared creative process to develop and execute new works by following along with a piece of unique wearable artwork as it goes from concept to raw material, to a collectible object. RREVV Studio will discuss negotiating the tensions inherent in working between the realms of art and design, as well as the pressures that come with being practicing artists who manage businesses to support their work.
Enjoy free general admission on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! Registration is required. The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there! Spots are limited and fill up fast.
First Free Sundays are currently being offered through December 2023.
ABOUT RACHEL HUNTER
Rachel has applied her background in art and industrial design to creating bespoke lighting fixtures for both residential and commercial spaces. She combines industrial fittings and custom fabricated hardware with found natural objects to create pieces that reflect both the natural setting of coastal California and the clean lines of modern architecture. She also designs products, furniture, and production lighting pieces, and enjoys painting and mixed media work on paper and canvas. She has a BA in Design with an Industrial Design focus from San Jose State University.
To learn more, visit www.rachelhunterlighting.com or @rachelhunterlighting on Instagram.
ABOUT RIGEL HUNTER
Rigel founded Hunter Designs which specializes in custom architectural metalwork and produces both small and large-scale design features for homes and businesses. He specializes in bronze work and uses fabrication techniques ranging from old-world blacksmithing to up-to-the-minute, CNC-guided equipment. He designs, engineers, and installs a wide range of architectural metal projects for homes and businesses in the Bay Area. With over twenty-five years of experience in metal fabrication, blacksmithing, and machining, Rigel’s pieces reflect the strength of large-scale installations along with the elegance of fine art. He also makes felt and straw hats, and custom jewelry, and works on his collections of vintage VW Sciroccos.
To learn more, visit www.huntermetal.com or @hunter_designs on Instagram.
