A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Hunter Huber

HunterHuberThis week’s Valpo Life in the Spotlight is making waves at a young age. A senior at Washington Township High School, Hunter Huber not only works two jobs, but is also a video production vocational student and has opened up his own art show in Downtown Valparaiso at Uptown Café. With so much on his plate, it’s a wonder he gets it all done with such professionalism and success.

To this, Hunter says, “I have a love of new things and being able to adapt to new situations,” the reason for so much success achieved at such a young age.

A Valpo native through and through, Hunter says, “Valpo is my life.” When he isn’t in school or creating art of all sorts he can be found working at TGI Friday’s or Bon Femme Café. Hunter also frequents Valparaiso events, such as art shows much like the one in which his own art is now displayed.

“I know I’m young, and I feel like I have to pack in so much experience at this age,” he says. This serves as part of the reason for his opening his own show. Previous to opening the show, Hunter had really only created scribbles and somewhat finished works of art on the backs of homework and notes. When Ben-David Armstrong approached him with the idea of opening the show, however, Hunter leapt at the opportunity.

Over the span of six months Hunter worked to create his show he named Art Deficit Disorder. “The show was a learning process towards concentrating and focusing on a single piece and finishing each one,” he explained.

For Hunter, the most rewarding aspect of the process of opening the show was walking into his guest room to see his artwork hanging in its entirety. “It’s crazy to go from the back of homework to finished pieces. I thought, ‘This is what I’ve been working on for six months,’ and I was kind of blown away.” Hunter’s show had a turn out above any others that Uptown has seen. “Even strangers, people I didn’t know, showed up to see my artwork, which was really cool,” Hunter says.

As far as his success with the show, Hunter says, “Change is a big theme of the show. Much of the work resembles change in new things, and how change stems from one piece, or one aspect of life.”

Aside from creating artwork such as the pieces found in the show, Hunter also involves himself in many other art forms and activities. He plays guitar, ukulele, and piano, and produces his own music on his computer. He even makes ads and tattoo designs for others.

He may have many interests and hobbies, yet it is important to Hunter to work hard in life. “I respect the idea of working hard and making my own money at this age.” It’s clear to see how Hunter’s dedication to hard work pays off.

As far as pursuing passions in life, Hunter urges, “Whatever your passion may be, make it work for you. Enjoy it. Don’t let anyone alter your passion.” With this mindset, it’s no question the future is bright and full of many more successes for Hunter. No matter what comes though, Hunter values the support of his family and friends and says, “I want to keep up the support I have earned and I want to keep supporting others throughout life.”

He understands the importance of keeping close relationships strong and values his friends and family and all of the support and insight they offer him deeply.

One of Hunter’s life mottos is to “Hope for the best and plan for the worst,” and there is no question that it has brought him success thus far. One thing is for sure, with a positive go-getter attitude and his dedication to hard work, there is no doubt we’ll be hearing about Hunter’s positive contributions to the community and his further successes in no time.