Rika Traxler & James Finch: Designers for the Movie "Moana"

Join the Huntington Beach Art Center for a special presentation by creative consultants from the movie "Moana:" Costume Design Consultant, Rika Traxler, and Visual Development Artist, James Finch. See some of the costumes used for film illustrations, and hear both designers in conversation regarding the production of the movie. Limited Seating. Please RSVP by calling (714) 374-1650. Family friendly and free event. This event in presented in conjunction with "Women of Surfing: Art & History," the second exhibition in a series celebrating women in the arts, delving into artworks by national and international artists who have an intimate relationship with the ocean and with surfing. ****************** James Finch is a Visual Development artist for Disney and designed the canoes for "Moana." He has been working for Disney's Animated Feature Film department for 20 years. Rika Traxler was a Costume Design Consultant for the movie "Moana" and provided historical/cultural research and reference material for the costumes and dancing in the movie. She also designed and made costumes for animation reference.