Owner Hilary Anderson says originally she wanted a studio space for her artwork, but decided to use the store front space to sell her art and create a gallery.
Anderson tells WGIL that she decided to include vintage items because they relate to her work of combining items she found to create art.
“I thought, well, I could sell vintage things as well, my family has been collecting interesting objects as long as I can remember and it relates to my work because I use found metals and found materials and kind of collage materials together, rivet them together, to make new pieces,” says Anderson. “So I thought, why not bring in these older vintage items that are just interesting as they are, they kind of tell a story, they have a history.”
Anderson says Rivet Boutique is planning to open on August 1st at 66 North Seminary Street and may be holding a joint opening with GLoBar.