With fantastical illustrations of vivid creatures and detailed tribal nuances, Niors work is always a joy to behold. His characters, animals and beasts always feel as though they are a part of a vaster story – and with Kinkajou, Nior breaths life to this idea and introduces us a glimpse into the land that these creatures inhabits

“To accommodate the oversized human population more and more lands are taken away from wild animals. The natural habitats are snatched away from these species, leaving them only a small portion of the land, which they once roamed freely. Welcome to an unknown kingdom where a selection of spectacular creatures have made their land. A place ruled by the last Kinkajou. Nior presents a set of paintings and sculptures that combine unique creatures of all shapes and sizes with tribal patterns and colours. In search of Kinkajou.”

Colourful, wonderfully executed and with a federation of storys told by each image to form a whole, Kinkajou looks to be another gtreat show from an artist whose work just goes from strength to strength. If you’re around Melbourne tonight, head down to Federation Square and see it for yourself.

Who: Nior
What: In Search of The Kinkajou solo show
Where: No Vacancy Project Space, The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne
When: Show opens Thursday, September 1st from 6pm til 9pm and runs til 18th September

Check out Niors website, and the No Vacancy Gallery website.