5 Points Gallery is proud to showcase the luminous work of Yuko Nogami Taylor, where the elegance of Japanese Nihonga tradition meets the quiet strength of southern flora. In these paintings, ordinary plants become extraordinary symbols of resilience, humility, and hope. Her work invites viewers into a contemplative space of stillness, where the steady growth of plants reflects the persistence of human spirit.
Please join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday September 19th from 6 – 9pm, to meet the artist and experience her inspiring works. Enjoy the art of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from September 18th through October 11, 2025.
Ever felt the Earth’s heartbeat through music? In Jim McKeon’s Earth Song (pictured below), an Indigenous shaman channels the voice of our planet under the starry sky, reminding us of the sacred connection we share. It’s not just a song; it’s a call to listen more deeply.
“EARTH SONG” by Jim McKeon
(oil on canvas, 36″ x 42″)
“MOON OKRA – PRAYERS” by Yuko Nogami Taylor
(Nihonga style pigment painting on silver-colored leaves on wood panel, 30″ x 24”)