Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Taylor Kibby, Roberta Gentry, and Lily Gildor.

Pepper Tree

North Loop’s first west coast presentation, Pepper Tree, takes place in a 1920s residence in the Hollywood Hills’ Beachwood Canyon, joining Los Angeles’ storied century-long tradition of art galleries operated out of private homes.

The exhibition brings together seven artists who explore the intimate lives of household objects and domestic spaces in their work. The exhibition is titled after a letter written by the previous homeowners to the current resident, which includes a lengthy “In Memoriam” dedicated to a single California pepper tree that once stood on the property.

In their reminiscing about the many gatherings that took place under the tree’s shade, the former owners evoke how memories accumulate in domestic spaces and the spectral ways in which they can supersede current realities. Each artist in Pepper Tree takes up ideas surrounding the deeply individual nostalgia we attach to the spaces and objects we live among every day.

Installation Images

  • Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Lily Gildor and Natalie Beall.

    Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Lily Gildor and Natalie Beall.

  • Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Natalie Beall and Lily Gildor.

    Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Natalie Beall and Lily Gildor.

  • Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Lily Gildor and Taylor Kibby.

    Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Lily Gildor and Taylor Kibby.

  • Installation view, Pepper Tree, work by Roberta Gentry.

    Installation view, Pepper Tree, work by Roberta Gentry.

  • Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Rocío Olivares and Edwin Arzeta.

    Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Rocío Olivares and Edwin Arzeta.

  • Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Rebecca Shippee and Rocío Olivares.

    Installation view, Pepper Tree, works by Rebecca Shippee and Rocío Olivares.

Individual Artworks

  • Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Concertina), 2024, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 25 x 19 1/2 in. unframed

  • Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Tack), 2024, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 25 x 19 1/2 in. unframed

  • Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Eyelet), 2023, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. unframed

    Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Eyelet), 2023, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. unframed

  • Natalie Beall, Tricky Triangle, 2023, acrylic on wood, epoxy clay and cotton rope, 30 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.

    Natalie Beall, Tricky Triangle, 2023, acrylic on wood, epoxy clay and cotton rope, 30 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.

  • Roberta Gentry, Eucalyptus, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48 in.

    Roberta Gentry, Eucalyptus, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48 in.

  • Roberta Gentry, Aviary, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 14 in.

    Roberta Gentry, Aviary, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 14 in.e

  • Roberta Gentry, Hammer, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 in

    Roberta Gentry, Hammer, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 in

  • Taylor Kibby, She felt for the first time her sadness 1, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, embroidery thread, steel, and spray paint, 28 x 17 x 17 in.

    Taylor Kibby, She felt for the first time her sadness 1, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, embroidery thread, steel, and spray paint, 28 x 17 x 17 in.

  • Taylor Kibby, Double Skin 3, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, thread, and glass beads, 70 x 24 x 4 1/2 in.

    Taylor Kibby, Double Skin 3, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, thread, and glass beads, 70 x 24 x 4 1/2 in.

  • Lily Gildor, Dreaming for you to hold me, 2023, double weave pillow with upcycled merino and cashmere yarns, 42 x 12 in.

    Lily Gildor, Dreaming for you to hold me, 2023, double weave pillow with upcycled merino and cashmere yarns, 42 x 12 in.

  • Lily Gildor, Roses, 2022, medium overshot weaving with upcycled cotton and wool yarn, 60 x 55 in.

    Lily Gildor, Roses, 2022, medium overshot weaving with upcycled cotton and wool yarn, 60 x 55 in.

  • Rebecca Shippee, Mirror I, 2024, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 in.

    Rebecca Shippee, Mirror I, 2024, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 in.

  • Rebecca Shippee, Triplets II, 2024, oil on linen, 14 x 11 in.

    Rebecca Shippee, Triplets II, 2024, oil on linen, 14 x 11 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Cycle II, 2024, porcelain, Nerikomi technique, 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 1 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Cycle II, 2024, porcelain, Nerikomi technique, 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 1 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VII, 2021, glazed stoneware, 12 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VII, 2021, glazed stoneware, 12 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VIII, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VIII, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise IX, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise IX, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

  • Edwin Arzeta, Honeysuckle, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

    Edwin Arzeta, Honeysuckle, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

  • Edwin Arzeta, Ser de Agua, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

    Edwin Arzeta, Ser de Agua, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

Individual Artworks

  • Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Concertina), 2024, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 25 x 19 1/2 in. unframed

    Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Concertina), 2024, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 25 x 19 1/2 in. unframed

  • Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Tack), 2024, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 25 x 19 1/2 in. unframed

    Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Tack), 2024, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 25 x 19 1/2 in. unframed

  • Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Eyelet), 2023, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. unframed

    Natalie Beall, Utility Suite (Eyelet), 2023, Canson Mi Teintes paper and pH neutral Lineco adhesive, 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. unframed

  • Natalie Beall, Tricky Triangle, 2023, acrylic on wood, epoxy clay and cotton rope, 30 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.

    Natalie Beall, Tricky Triangle, 2023, acrylic on wood, epoxy clay and cotton rope, 30 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.

  • Roberta Gentry, Eucalyptus, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48 in.

    Roberta Gentry, Eucalyptus, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48 in.

  • Roberta Gentry, Aviary, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 14 in.

    Roberta Gentry, Aviary, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 14 in.

  • Roberta Gentry, Hammer, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 in.

    Roberta Gentry, Hammer, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 in.

  • Taylor Kibby, She felt for the first time her sadness 1, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, embroidery thread, steel, and spray paint, 28 x 17 x 17 in.

    Taylor Kibby, She felt for the first time her sadness 1, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, embroidery thread, steel, and spray paint, 28 x 17 x 17 in.

  • Taylor Kibby, Double Skin 3, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, thread, and glass beads, 70 x 24 x 4 1/2 in.

    Taylor Kibby, Double Skin 3, 2023, stoneware, mason stain, thread, and glass beads, 70 x 24 x 4 1/2 in.

  • Lily Gildor, Dreaming for you to hold me, 2023, double weave pillow with upcycled merino and cashmere yarns, 42 x 12 in.

    Lily Gildor, Dreaming for you to hold me, 2023, double weave pillow with upcycled merino and cashmere yarns, 42 x 12 in.

  • Lily Gildor, Roses, 2022, medium overshot weaving with upcycled cotton and wool yarn, 60 x 55 in.

    Lily Gildor, Roses, 2022, medium overshot weaving with upcycled cotton and wool yarn, 60 x 55 in.

  • Rebecca Shippee, Mirror I, 2024, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 in.

    Rebecca Shippee, Mirror I, 2024, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 in.

  • Rebecca Shippee, Triplets II, 2024, oil on linen, 14 x 11 in.

    Rebecca Shippee, Triplets II, 2024, oil on linen, 14 x 11 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Cycle II, 2024, porcelain, Nerikomi technique, 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 1 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Cycle II, 2024, porcelain, Nerikomi technique, 9 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 1 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VII, 2021, glazed stoneware, 12 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VII, 2021, glazed stoneware, 12 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VIII, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise VIII, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.

  • Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise IX, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

    Rocío Olivares, Domestic Paradise IX, 2024, glazed stoneware, 7 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

  • Edwin Arzeta, Honeysuckle, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

    Edwin Arzeta, Honeysuckle, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

  • Edwin Arzeta, Ser de Agua, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.

    Edwin Arzeta, Ser de Agua, 2024, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. unframed, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. framed.