The Bath House Cultural Center announced on May 8 the opening of a new photography exhibition, “Where the Wild Still Breathes,” featuring work by Dallas-based artist Lili Banta. The exhibition is open to the public and will be on display until May 30.
The exhibition highlights intimate images of wildlife, focusing on species and ecosystems that persist in overlooked or pressured environments. According to organizers, each photograph conveys both presence and fragility, showing life in spaces where wildness is disappearing but not yet gone.
Banta’s goal is to help people see, appreciate, and protect Dallas’s diverse wildlife. As a photographer and conservation advocate, she explores the city’s hidden natural world and encourages others to recognize the beauty and value of animals living in urban areas. “Through her work, she tells a story of connection, curiosity, and a new way of thinking about how we share a growing city with nature,” according to information provided by the Bath House Cultural Center.
Banta believes that small changes in perspective and daily actions can have a significant impact on protecting local species. Her background in behavioral economics and clinical mental health informs her approach to storytelling through photography.
The Bath House Cultural Center is located at 521 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., with extended hours during theater performances. Press materials and high-resolution images are available for download at bathhouse.dallasculture.org/press/.
