Maurice Barnes & Nonja Tiller: Real Characters

An exhibition partnership with Art Enables This exhibition runs Apr. 6-May 30, with an opening reception on Sat., Apr. 11 and an artist & curator talk on Sat., May 9. Art Enables presents Maurice Barnes & Nonja Tiller: Real Characters for the first part of the Art Enables at Brentwood series. Barnes and Tiller, both prolific and long-time Art Enables resident artists, bring their unique illustrative work to life, filled with narrative depth, keen observation, and expressive characters. Barnes’ colored pencil drawings depict vibrant scenes from everyday life, evoking a wide range of emotions, from laughter to surprise, tension, and compassion. They create a complex emotional landscape that reflects a deep sensitivity to individual experiences. Tiller’s ink drawings, brimming with whimsical and surreal creatures, often merge the familiar with the fantastic. Her works are populated by relatable human figures and alien-like beings, exploring raw emotions and gritty storytelling.