1450 Ocean: Artist Reception with Richard Hutman

Saturday 6/13, 4-6pm
Cost: free!
Please RSVP at http://lostcities.eventbrite.com or call 310-458-2239.

Join Studio Artist in Residence Richard Hutman for an exhibit of his and his students’ work. Hutman’s residency (April 15-June 15, 2015) continues his ‘Lost Cities’ project with a Lost City sculpture inspired by the hidden corners of Santa Monica. View an array of folded paper sculptures large and small – some covered with drawings and memories, others awash in bold patterns and colors. Meet the artist and see recent works, many never before seen in public. Round out your afternoon with a late afternoon walk in Palisades Park and the matchless view of Santa Monica Bay. Light refreshments.

Drop by - parking is a breeze in Structure 6, just around the corner - $1 for 2.5 hours.

Richard Hutman studied architecture at Cornell and urban design at Washington University in St. Louis. For years he grappled with complex projects like the Getty Center, and between building projects he traveled to distant lands in search of ancient cities. Drawing, painting and travel went hand in hand: discovering remote civilizations, sacred sites, hidden villages - and the people that inhabit them. On his way he used sketching and watercolor as a way to engrave these experiences in his memory.

In 2010, his interests converged, catalyzed by a unique piece of folded paper - which he soon combined to create a modular sculpture, then added his surface designs to make a three-dimensional form evocative of his travels. As a paper artist, he searches for and creates Lost Cities of the imagination. Six variations, 40 works, and five Lost Cities later, the search continues! richardhutman.com

The 1450 Ocean Studio Artist Residency was created to introduce the public to artists and artisans working within and between the worlds of fine art and craft. Residents share their work with the public both informally and through workshops and master classes. To join the Artist Opportunity list and get occasional alerts about Residencies and other project and proposal calls for artists through the City of Santa Monica, or to view current calls, please visit the Cultural Affairs website.
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Parking and Transport: Parking is $1 for first 2.5 hours in Parking Structure 6 (2nd between Broadway and Santa Monica), each 30 min. thereafter $1.50, max $14. At 120 Broadway, flat $5 after 4pm and weekends. At the Civic Auditorium lot at 1855 Main St; $5 all day, every day. Meters on Ocean Avenue; $2/hr maximum 3 hours. More info: parkme.com/santa-monica-parking. Buses that serve 1450 Ocean include Routes 1, 7 and Rapid 7, 10. Visit bigbluebus.com for more information. Biking to class is always encouraged!

Registration (bring cash to cover material fees) In Person: Advance registration accepted at 1450 Ocean between 9am-5pm M-F & 11am-4pm Sat. Dropping in? Call 310-458-2239 to confirm availability, preferably by the Tuesday before class starts; plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class; many classes do not allow drop ins.

Refunds/Transfers: Full refunds given if class is cancelled before taking place. For any other reason, $15 processing fee for each multisession activity refunded; one-time classes & expended material fees are nonrefundable. Requests must be made in person, by mail, fax (310-899-0840), or email to communityclasses@smgov.net within 24 hours of first class meeting. All class dates, times, locations, and instructors are subject to change.