Artist Christopher Reyes’ ‘BVOE’ is an immersive eruption of creativity, and maybe a preview of coming attractions
Two explorers find a secret nook, for a trippy place to lounge within “BVOE”'s Volcano Moon. (Courtesy Christopher Reyes)
A visitor climbs though one of the portals of “BVOE Quadrant 360.” (Courtesy Christopher Reyes.)
This path leads to the Garden Moon at “BVOE Quadrant 360.” (Courtesy Christopher Reyes.)
A visitor explores the Volcano Moon at “BVOE Quadrant 360.” (Courtesy Christopher Reyes.)
Louise, the robot host of “BVOE Quadrant 360,” offers guidance to guests beginning their exploration.(Courtesy Christopher Reyes.)
A volcano erupts in the distance at “BVOE Quadrant 360.” (Courtesy Christopher Reyes.)
Christopher Reyes is the creator of Baron Von Opperbean’s Exploratorium. (Courtesy Christopher Reyes)
Two visitors go inside the trunk of a treet on “BVOE”'s Garden Moon. (Courtesy Christopher Reyes)
Flowers made from recycled materials dot the fanciful landscape of “BVOE Quadrant 360.” (Courtesy Christopher Reyes)
Reyes’ collaborated with more than 20 other Memphis artists to create the astounding “BVOE Quadrant 360” on the edges of Downtown Memphis. The multimedia artist launched and operated the late, lamented “Live From Memphis.”
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Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He and his wife have two kids and, for reasons that sometimes elude him, three dogs.
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