Rachel Rosenkrantz is a French luthier based in Providence, Rhode Island.

 Born and raised in Montfermeil, France, Rachel studied Design in Paris where she was exposed to both fine arts and applied arts. 

 Her understanding of construction through her industrial design years as well as her knowledge of music are two strong assets forming a stable backbone to her actual art-making of string instruments.

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Some of her work was shown in the Société des Artistes Décorateurs exhibits at Le Carrousel du Louvre and at the Hangaram museum of modern art, Seoul Korea. Rachel is teaching Spatial Dynamics at RISD in the Experimental and Foundation Studies Division.

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She gives lectures, runs panel discussions, and workshops in other establishments such as Brown University, Smith College, WPI, Parsons New School, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Rachel works her lutherie by exploring the combination of both traditional and new styles and techniques and tries to bring a unique perspective to her work with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.

Rachel is locally involved with the Rhode Island music community and is an active beekeeper.

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Picture: Metropolitan Museum, gallery talk, Play It Loud exhibit 2019. Credits Paula Lobo.