A handmade wood dining table presides over the center of Zinc Contemporary. It’s a finely-grained expanse that holds fliers and exhibit information, but it also invites me to unload my life. As I shed layers and bags on the table, I realize this is the first time I’ve encountered a white-box gallery with such prominent furniture. I remark to gallery owner Laura Zeck that I’m grateful for the creature comfort, and the feeling of being welcomed.
“That’s exactly the idea,’ says Zeck. “I want this space to be approachable. It feels more like a home, like we can sit and have a conversation and be surrounded by the art, instead of awkwardly standing on concrete.”
