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“SKULLS, BOTANY, AND BATS: JOURNEY THROUGH NATURE’S DARKNESS AT PORTLAND’S REDUX GALLERY”

Nocturnal: Life In Darkness
May 7th-June 3rd, 2010

PORTLAND, OR–– Nocturnal: Life in Darkness, is the collaboration between acclaimed Illustrator Nicomi “Nix” Turner and Painter Justin Barry. Inspired by what takes place when the sun goes down, Nocturnal is a fascinating glance into the world at night and those who dwell in it’s shadows as well as interpreting ‘Night-Nature’ through the eyes of its inhabitants.

The unexplained recent decline in numerous bat colonies, an unseen key to many eco-structures, compelled Barry to not only paint but adopt, and donate his efforts to supporting the re-balance of a much needed part of dusk’s landscapes.
“A larger part of this show, a met idealism, is to capture something that we must all realize and recognize will not be around forever.” Nicomi says, speaking of her use of conversing flora and fauna. “We both have an undying respect for the literal and non literal darkness which we represent with ‘Nocturnal’.”

In this collection, Turner’s meticulously detailed dark botanical realism joins with Barry’s dreamlike story-telling, captured in dusk’s Urban landscapes. The result is a visually captivating display between contrasting palettes and engrossing textures, encouraging visitor to explore the collection in new ways and to question their impact on the night and those non-human dwellers.

REDUX Portland
811 E Burnside
Portland, OR.

To view the works of the collaborating artists, visit: www.justinbarry.com and www.nicominixturner.com

For more information on Nocturnal: Life in Darkness, please call (503) 231-7336 or email tamara@reduxpdx.com.