ABOUT
1UV
1UV is the exhibition space and working studio for American Multidisciplinary Conceptual Fine Artist, Craftsperson and Reiki Master/Teacher, Larissa in Midtown Santa Cruz, California. 1UV is a creative spelling of "one of"; as in: 1UV a kind, 1UV a limited series, 1UV the things Larissa makes. Work at 1UV ranges from painting, to garments, accessories, functional objects, custom works, performance Art, installation Art, events and creative services. Art and objects available for purchase at 1UV are hand made. Many feature antique, vintage, recycled, up-cycled, repurposed and new materials. 1UV Gallery Studio is also the headquarters for 1UV MONTHLY, the free, independent slow Art & culture magazine written, edited and published by Larissa.
1UV moved from Saratoga to Santa Cruz in August 2024 due to an unfortunate landlord dispute over address and plumbing.
LARISSA
American multidisciplinary conceptual fine Artist, Craftsperson, & Reiki M/T
Larissa is a classically trained Fine Artist. She studied and received her degree at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and has been a certified Reiki Master/Teacher and licensed non-denominational minister since 2006. Her work spans multiple mediums and disciplines over two decades and includes visual, literary and performance Art.
Larissa cares deeply about the relationship between the human species and the planet and is passionate about making Art. As a conceptual artist, Larissa's main medium are concepts/ideas. Aesthetics are a byproduct of her concepts. You can support Larissa and her work by purchasing work at 1UV, attending events at 1UV, accessing services, scheduling a tour, purchasing advertising in 1UV MONTHLY, becoming a partnered business, and/or becoming a 1UV M/Patron.