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"Phantasmagoria" organized by Cody Tumblin

a painting of geometric shapes on paper. On each corner is a yellow triangle outlined in red. In the center is a large pink diamond with a black cross inside.

About the Exhibition

As your eyelids grow heavy and sleep begins to tickle your nose, that is when it is said the moon begins to sing.

... Here, the black river winds and weaves, carving its memory through the mud. Within its darkness, many dreamers dream, their minds lost to eternal slumber. They say that if you linger long enough, you may see the shadows on its surface begin to dance; they may even invite you into their nocturnal procession...

About the organizer

Cody Tumblin is an artist based in Chicago, IL, where he lives and works with his wife, the artist Hyun Jung Jun. His recent exhibitions include Helen J Gallery, Gnosiophobia, No Place Gallery, Julius Caesar, Devening Projects, and participation in Barely Fair & EXPO Chicago. In 2021, Cody led a writing workshop for emerging artists at the Morris Museum of Art and was recognized as a breakout artist by Newcity Magazine in 2020. His work has been featured in Art Maze, Tatter Quarterly, and Vast Magazine. This winter, Cody is preparing for solo exhibitions at Left Field Gallery and Devening Projects.

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