University of Oregon’s White Box visual laboratory is holding an exhibition curated by Meagan Atiyeh called about desire. The gallery opened on Dec. 5 and will complete its installment by Jan. 9.

Artwork done by Delaney Allen, Nancy Bulalacoa, Jacques Fiechemuller, Sally Haley (1908-2007), Tahni Holt, Kristan Kennedy, Isaac Layman, Storm Tharp and Terry Toedtemeier (1946-2008) will be on display for public viewing for free.  The mediums on display will be paintings, sculptures, videos and photography.

Atiyeh selected pieces with the emphasis on the relationship between viewers and fine art objects within the context of the gallery. Her focus is on how our initial experience with a work is connected to memory and how that memory breeds desire. White Box will host a public reception on Jan. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. and will include a talk by Atiyeh.

The event will end with a reception and conversation with the artists on Jan. 25  from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is located on 24 NW First  Ave., Portland, Ore., 97209.