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Kate Raudenbush's Duel Nature installed in Reno, NV

First exhibited at Burning Man in 2006, Duel Nature by Kate Raudenbush will grace the waterfront of the Truckee River in downtown Reno, NV from May 21, 2010 till December 1, 2010. Located on the corner of Sierra Street and Island Avenue, this elegant and contemplative work will transform a once empty lot into a temporary interactive art installation, performance venue and community gathering space.

Events at Duel Nature

• Opening reception Friday, May 21! Click here for details.
• Throughout July, Fire dancers and spinners from Controlled Burn will gather around Duel Nature entertain every Tuesday evening from 8:00-10:00pm. 
• Hula Hoopers from Velocity Movement and BoHo Hoops present "GET HOOPED" Hoop Jams, every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm - all levels and ages are welcome. (Hula hoops provided or bring your own!)

photo by Kate Raudenbush

Duel Nature “Duel Nature references the spiral of our human DNA. The struggle inherent to the duality of the human condition is expressed by the violence of the raw plasma-cut, bolted steel exterior, in contrast with the vitality of the interior blood-red mirror. As visitors gather inside the vibrant core of the sculpture, their myriad reflections remind us of our shared genetic bond and our shared humanity.” says the artist Kate Raudenbush.

“Burning Man gives artists grants each year for the creation of amazing interactive sculptures,” said Crimson Rose, BRAF Board Member and Art Director for Burning Man.  “With Reno being the gateway to Black Rock City, BRAF’s Civic Art Program is committed to working with Reno’s Arts and Culture Commision and local businesses to continue sharing this incredible artwork with northern Nevada”

photo by Kate Raudenbush

The Black Rock Arts Foundation thanks the following people, businesses and organizations for their generous support:

• City of Reno: Christine Fey, Stacey Spain, Councilman David Aiazzi, City of Reno Parks & Recreation

• Black Rock Arts Foundation: Crimson Rose, Maria Partridge

• Reno Volunteers!

• Black Rock City, LLC – Burning Man
• The Freight House District, LLC
• The City of Reno
• The Sierra Arts Foundation
• Fernely Electric
• United Rentals
• Wild River Grill
• Controlled Burn
• Sands Regency Casino Hotel