Hespe Gallery represents powerful, figurative artwork while maintaining the intimacy of a neighborhood gallery. Located one block off Union Square, the gallery invites window shoppers and art aficionados alike. Charles Hespe, the gallery owner, provides a high comfort level for both novice and established collectors. The welldesigned space features work from both emerging and mid-career artists. Hespe opened the gallery in 1993 and has recently remodeled the space, opening up an area in the back of the gallery to house more work.While the gallery represents artists from all over the world, Hespe continues to emphasize the work of Bay Area painters and sculptors. Make yourself at home at Hespe: have a seat on one of the black swivel chairs in the back gallery, let your mind wander, and envelop yourself in the lush artwork.