Melissa Tolve
b.1994
New York, NY
Exploring intimacy, child-like playfulness, sexual tension, and a queer identity, Melissa Tolve's seemingly sweet sculptures and videos give you a sneak peak into another world. The world that you're popping into is one where people are trying to connect and the obstacles feel like a game. You're looking for someone in this world and you often hear "you just missed them." The evidence of the person you're looking for is there - an open window or a ladder - they needed to leave when nobody was watching. In another circumstance - you’ve found them and you can be together again, but “on one condition.” In this sweet sweet world, intimacy comes with a catch and it feels like a punch-line.