“Layers of Re-iteration” book now available
Melhop Gallery º7077 is pleased to announce the exhibition book of Layers of Re-iteration is now available!
Layers of Re-iteration is an exhibition and book dedicated to the memories of Nevadan artists Galen Brown and Jim McCormick.
Curated by Candace Garlock and Frances Melhop
Book Author: Frances Melhop
LAYERS OF RE-ITERATION
The connections we forge with fellow artists often transcend mere friendship, evolving into collaborative legacies that shape our personal and shared creative journeys. This sentiment resonates deeply with our experiences alongside Nevadan artists; Galen Brown and Jim McCormick, two remarkable figures whose lives, philosophies, humor and artistry have left an indelible mark on our community. In this exhibition, we invited artists from the Printmakers' Conspiracy group to reflect on the works of Galen and Jim, creating their own pieces inspired by their memories of these two influential figures.
PRINTMAKER'S CONSPIRACY PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Galen Brown
Jim McCormick
Anne M. Hoff
Bobbie Ann Howell
Candace Garlock
Carole-Ann Ricketts
Carol Brown
Frances Melhop
Lynn Schmidt
Nolan Preece
Rachel Stiff
The Printmakers' Conspiracy group, established in 2006, is a collective of printmakers from Nevada dedicated to broadening the audience for fine art printmaking. Their mission is to enhance public understanding of both traditional and contemporary techniques through shared knowledge, exhibitions and educational initiatives. Artists in this group practice a diverse array of fine art printmaking methods, including lithography, intaglio, relief, photography, monotype, collage and hybrid assemblages.
Current and former members of Printmakers' Conspiracy still find inspiration in Jim and Galen's dedication to their craft and their unwavering commitment to the community. Both men exemplified integrity in their artistic practices, earning respect not only for their technical proficiency, and community spirit, but also for their sensitivity to the Nevada landscape and culture.
REVIEWS AND QUOTES
CHRIS LANIER
Writer
"Neither McCormick or Brown can be pigeonholed as "landscape artists" it limits how the work can be interpreted, and it also ignores large swaths of work they produced over their lifetimes. But it is fair to say a sense of the Western landscape can be felt through much of their work and I think that comment can be extended to the work of the artists in conversation with them for this show….
…This show isn't just a catalog of influences and echoes it's both action and evidence of a community of vision."
Chris Lanier’s thought provoking and insightful essay for the exhibition is included in this book
RACHEL STIFF
Professor of Fine Art, Western Nevada College
"This exhibition reflects a shared, kindred relationship to the Nevada landscape, understood as both a physical environment and a visual construct shaped through memory and making.
It was an honor to show work alongside artists who share an impulse, central to Jim McCormick and Galen Brown, to picture the land as a way of understanding our connection to it."
THEO MCCORMICK
Son of Jim McCormick
"The show was a wonderful example of the diversity and connection among a group of artists."
QUEST LAKES
Director of the Resident Artist Program in Silver City, Nevada
"The beautifully curated exhibition was a priceless gift to the friends, family and fans of Galen Brown and Jim McCormick, and the arts community."
Sneak preview of some pages…
Galen Brown artwork
Contributing artists
Detail of Rachel Stiff artwork
Carol Brown artwork
Jim McCormick artwork