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D E PA R T M E N T 23 KEYFRAME HARLEY QUINN WARNER BROS. TV ART DIRECTION: BILL WRAY Supervillains' lairs tend to be dark and scary, the kinds of places regular humans avoid. But the airy bachelorette pad that Poison Ivy lets her partner-in-crime Harley Quinn crash at has surprising appeal. The dreamscape mixes crisp lines and contemporary furnishings with an abundance of greenery. According to Rodel Gravo, one of Harley Quinn's background key designers, "Ivy is a botanist, so I imagined her lair to be full of space [with lots of] green and light to emphasize a clear mind." Gravo wanted the living room to feel habitable, and he worked with Supervising Producer Jennifer Coyle and Art Director Bill Wray to decide on how many plants were overly excessive, and how they would fit into the overall look. Ultimately, the room ended up with so much vegetation that it literally colored the atmosphere, with Wray painting green shadows on the white furniture. The plants themselves were designed to match Poison Ivy's hip, stylish, and very green anti-heroine appearance. As for the architecture, Gravo wanted a mix of old and new. He blended arched doors and windows with a peaked roof to create an "aesthetically pleasing, stylish, and striking greenhouse/lair." Shelter-at-home verdict: The perfect abode for those seeking a luxe lockdown with opportunities for indoor gardening on the side. above: Poison Ivy's living room. below: Exterior of Poison Ivy's apartment. SPRING 2021 23