“The rest of the show is jam-packed with manifestations of adults’ faithful interpretations of childlike wonder. The back rooms of the Potentialist are divided into nooks and realms, inhabited with mutant dolls and critters of many kinds—among them a plushy, octopus-mermaid with Mardi Gras flair, the creepy-cute “Grump Grump” characters with oranges for heads, and an impressive piece of taxidermy.”
“The Potentialist Workshop, with its intimate ambiance and commitment to fostering creative expression, was the perfect venue for this gathering of musical talents and enthusiastic fans. Its walls, which have long supported the arts in Reno, now echoed with the sounds of a night that transcended the ordinary, creating a space where music and community converged in a spectacular fashion.”
“Upside Down Land takes a child and his father’s imaginary world from the dream world to the real world, highlighting the bedtime stories Pantoja created for his son each evening for years. Featuring the adventures of “Grump Grump” characters of the fictional “Upside Down Land,” the experience showcases more than 200 sculptures ranging from small to large that have been created for attendees to walk on, walk through or play with.”
