Nita Virkki: Skulls like petals, devouring night blooms

Join us for an captivating exhibition of ink drawings by Nita Virkki titled Skulls Like Petals, Devouring Night Blooms. This series explores the fascinating world of chiropterophily in flowers, focusing on the interplay between night-blooming plants and the bats that pollinate them.

The artist delves into the anatomy of both the flowers and their bat pollinators, revealing the vital role these creatures play in our ecosystems. With intricate line work on nearly transparent paper, Virkki draws visual connections that challenge the traditional Gothic associations of bats, inviting us to see them as vital contributors to life, growth, and fertility.

🌼 Exhibition Highlights:

• Study of Bat Anatomy: Explore the connections between bat skulls and flowers through a unique lens.
• Cultural Reflections: What happens when we change the narrative around these misunderstood creatures?
• Materials Used: Experience the simplicity of black ink and reed pens on paper, highlighting organic shapes and abstraction.

Nita Virkki is a Helsinki-based painter with a rich background in aesthetics and art history. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with her thought-provoking work!

✨ Location: Uudenmaankatu 23, FI-00120 Helsinki, Suomi
📅 Opening Reception: 10.6. 16:00–18:00
🕒 Exhibition Dates: 11.6.–28.6.2026
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