Obsession and desire play an integral part in being an artist, not only in literal and conceptual terms, but
also as they make work. While being compelled to create, dig around inside ideas, obsess and respond
to the turmoil of the outside world, connect to the inner personal world of thought, it is the physicality,
patience, endurance, decision making, and deliberate concentrated process that drives the artist, often
towards uncertain outcomes…
In order to have a practice, an artist must harness obsession and desire, and their mind, body and
skillsets, with discipline and determination.
This exhibition is a collection of work by artists from the USA and the UK who are exploring obsession
and desire as conceptual content as well as it being a theme and force behind their practice.
RECEPTION PARTY: 6 AUGUST 5-8PM
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Eunkang Koh
Claire Scully
Lexa Walsh
Julia Schwadron Marianelli
Claire Potter
Tyler Calkin-Low
Carrie Lederer
Stewart Easton
Jennifer Garza-Cuen
Galen Brown
Jean Brennan
Betsy Enzensberger
Josh Galarza
Frances Melhop
Kelly Popoff
Organizer
MELHOP GALLERY º7077
MELHOP GALLERY º7077 opened in December 2020 amidst the Corona virus pandemic in order to provide support and an alternative virtual and physical space representing a small number of national and international working artists. The gallery is an artist run business presenting emerging and established artists. Those represented are working in both traditional and non-traditional mediums, exhibiting new perspectives and a strong thoughtful work ethic.
Founder Frances Melhop introduces very particular practicing artists and art with conceptual substance, aiming to hone and augment private art collections in the Northern Nevada region and further afield.
The gallery is open by appointment, and now has some general visiting hours which can be found in the news section.
210 Elks Point Rd., Zephyr Cove
Venue
MELHOP GALLERY º7077 opened in December 2020 amidst the Corona virus pandemic in order to provide support and an alternative virtual and physical space representing a small number of national and international working artists. The gallery is an artist run business presenting emerging and established artists. Those represented are working in both traditional and non-traditional mediums, exhibiting new perspectives and a strong thoughtful work ethic.
Founder Frances Melhop introduces very particular practicing artists and art with conceptual substance, aiming to hone and augment private art collections in the Northern Nevada region and further afield.
The gallery is open by appointment, and now has some general visiting hours which can be found in the news section.
210 Elks Point Rd., Zephyr Cove
