When Life Doesn't Give You Lemons

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Tchotchke Gallery launches with inaugural group show When Life Doesn’t Give You Lemons featuring new works by 20 dynamic artists: Maddy Bohrer, Sydney Bowers, Lisa Armstrong Noble, Daisy Dodd Noble, Kady Grant, Nancy Grimes, Sevde Hallaç, David Heo, Sarah Kim, Robert Levine, Hannah Lupton Reinhard, Christie Macdonald, John Madu, Austin Moule, Caitlyn Murphy, Christian Perdix, Edd Ravn, Joani Tremblay, Laura Wetter, and Mikey Yates; on September 8th, 2020.

Tchotchke Gallery is a brand new, imaginative space founded by Marlee Katz and Danielle Dewar, two former blue-chip gallery working women who have constructed a space that fosters well-established artists across the United States and internationally with inclusive exhibitions and educational programming to inspire collectors.

Katz says “Tchotchke aims to create a lasting environment where collectors can continually engage with artists and their artwork. Our goal is to cultivate a space for promising artists all while encouraging and supporting their ardent practice.”

The founders selected a program of artists that they strongly stand behind reflecting a common belief that will bring inspiration and comfort to both novice and seasoned collectors alike. Participating artists were asked what they consistently revere and what ‘keeps them keepin’ on’ during a time of uncertainty. When Life Doesn’t Give You Lemons is an exploration of what propels an artist to continually practice when the “norm” becomes derailed.

Tchotchke asked each artist two eclectic questions to further learn about the artist’s practice and personality. For this exhibition, and for all in the future, the gallery aims to create a dynamic and engaging space where collectors can learn beyond an artist’s practice and identify with their personality.

Dewar adds “We aimed to curate a selection of artists that not only resonate with us exclusively but also artists we knew would make an impact across-the-board, which we believe is paramount in an industry that is emphatically evolving towards a more positive and inclusive space.“

When Life Doesn’t Give You Lemons will be opening digitally September 8th at 5:00 pm EST at www.tchotchkegallery.com/exhibitions

About Tchotchke Gallery

tchotchke (/ˈCHäCHkə/) collectible, conversational, storytelling, a sagacious environment to find, explore, and intrigue, building a dynamic community of engaged collectors and influential artists.

Founded in 2020, Tchotchke is committed to showcasing promising and exciting artists through the gallery’s inviting digital space, curated for novice and experienced collectors alike. Tchotchke aims to inspire collectors and artists through engaging collaborative and educational efforts.

About the Founders

Marlee Katz has over five years of professional experience in fine art and business administration. Katz’s expertise lies in client acquisition, luxury sales, creative project management, and curation.  She has worked at top galleries and advisory firms including Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art, Samuel's Creative & Co., These Fine Walls, and Worth Art Advisory.

Katz works with public and private clientele on innovative projects that focus on creating thoughtfully curated fine art collections with the ultimate goal to educate the client. She has placed works of art by Alexander Calder, Keith Haring, Pamela Jorden Wanda Koop, Landon Metz, amongst others. Katz has also curated seven exhibitions at Park Hyatt New York’s gallery space, The Avenue. Her collaborative mindset allows her to work in dynamic environments, understanding the mission and goal of her clients. 

Katz graduated from New York University with a Master's of Art in Visual Arts Administration and received her undergraduate degree from The University of Wisconsin-Madison in drawing and printmaking.

Danielle Dewar has been a practicing artist for thirteen years. Her work has been exhibited in several shows and has earned awards in her preferred mediums of sculpture, ceramics, and painting. In addition to solo work, she has also collaborated in a number of onsite installations. 

For the past two years, Dewar has concentrated on ceramics and painting. In addition to her studio practice, Dewar has also worked at blue-chip galleries in Manhattan where she has become versed in client relations and gallery operations. Her expansive studio practice gives her a unique understanding of the art market and allows her to relate to artists working in nearly any media.

Dewar earned her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and English Literature from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington before attending Appalachian State University’s graduate program.

Name: When Life Doesn’t Give You Lemons
Exhibition Dates: September 8th at 5:00 pm through October 30th, 2020
Social Media: @tchotchkegallery / #tchotchkegallery
Website: https://tchotchkegallery.com/

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