All New Gallery Keoki Re-Opens at Squaw Valley USA


[Squaw Valley USA] August 31, 2010 – A mainstay of the Tahoe contemporary art scene since November 2003, Gallery Keoki has re-opened its doors with a whole new look and raison d’être. Nationally renowned photographer Keoki Flagg, along with new partners Rob Gussenhoven and Noelle Nixon, took the summer to complete an extensive remodeling of the 1,800-square foot space within the Village.

The result is a unique art gallery, where visitors are greeted by an interior design featuring custom-crafted cabinetry, Matrix steel photo mountings, wrought iron accents, beautifully lit display panels and gentle wall pastels. The multi-level floor plan offers three airy showrooms, complemented by a stylish coffee bar and a state-of-the-art audio/visual system and movie screen.

“Rob, Noelle and I are delighted with the Gallery’s new look and anxious to make visitors aware of the new services and products we can offer our clients,” says Flagg.

These include stunning photographic images taken by Flagg, whose wide range of work has been published in Men’s Journal, Outside, National Geographic, Vogue and Powder. New to the Gallery are the jewelry designs of Judy Klimek of “Left Turn Jewelry” in Laguna Beach, as well as the ultra-modern and dynamic line of “Environment Furniture” made by Ruby Living Furniture of San Francisco.

“We are very excited to introduce both Left Turn Jewelry and Ruby Living Furniture to Tahoe. Left Turn's designs include one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings, with bold imagination and extraordinary beauty,” adds Rob. “Ruby presents hand-select furnishings and accessories to reflect an eclectic blend of modern style with classic, warm design.”

Partners Gussenhoven and Nixon will manage the gallery’s day- to-day operations and help direct the gallery’s new focus and artistic goals. Raised in Holland, Gussenhoven began his career in retail and helped create the largest chain of outdoor stores in Holland. He is a veteran marketing consultant for Fortune 100 companies such as GE and Cooper Industries. Interior designer Noelle Nixon has worked in the Tahoe area for many years. Past projects include Truckee’s Moody’s Bistro and Dragonfly restaurant, as well as the spa at the Resort at Squaw Creek.