ABOUT
1UV Gallery Studio
1UV is the exhibition space and working studio for American Multidisciplinary Conceptual Fine Artist, Craftsperson and Reiki Master/Teacher, Larissa in Santa Cruz County, 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 County 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 multiple 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.
MEMBER:
SLOW PHILOSOPHY & MOVEMENT
​The Slow Movement is an International Movement that encompasses politics, business, Art, fashion, food, and a general life Philosophy. The International Slow Movement is not centrally organized. We do not have an official Political Party, central leader(s) or institutional headquarters. We are individual Persons of Conscience dedicated to a life philosophy of slowing down in a much too fast World for the betterment of the entire human species. FOR EXAMPLE...​​​
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Slow Politics seeks to advance Slow Philosophy on an institutional level across the Globe, asking leaders to consider the pace of life in the communities they represent, to put the health and wellbeing of the community and individuals first by taking reasonable time to consider the motivations, agendas, implications and long term outcomes of the choices they make in the process of governance.
Slow Food seeks to bring balance, flavor and sustainability to our relationship with food. Slow Food focuses on local in-season ingredients prepared fresh and whole and shared in an intentionally respectful way - respectful of the soil, farmer, livestock, crops, and consumer.
Slow Fashion seeks to bring awareness to the way we create, consume, and dispose of our garments. Unless you buy second hand or directly from the individual who designs AND fabricates the garment …you participate in Fast Fashion.​
Slow Business seeks to focus on inter-personal relationship, bringing those who make products or offer services in direct relationship to the consumer, focusing on quality over quantity. Slow Business asks us to be conscious of how, when, and why we consume and manufacture.​
Slow Art invites the viewer to view and purchase Art in a slow and thoughtful manner - to consider the long term effects, value of the culture and history of Art and Art objects on humanity.​
Slow Philosophy reminds us all that "Haste makes waste" and just because you can do something doesn't always mean you should. Slow Life calls us to engage in praxis, discernment, critical thought, and our conscience. Go ahead...sleep on it and let me know what you think.​
There are many international persons and histories associated with the The Slow Movement. Doing a quick Google search will reveal this truth. All are true or none are true. The information offered here is my personal synopsis of my experience engaging with and participating in The Slow Movement.
As I always am,
Larissa