David Lynch Art Show: An Incredible Preview Of In Dreams
Spoke Art Gallery invited over 50 artists to let themselves be inspired by David Lynch's works like Twin Peaks, Eraserhead and Mulholland Drive. This is the result.
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In Dreams, an art show tribute to the films of David Lynch opens Saturday, March 8th 2014 at Spoke Art in San Francisco and I’m absolutely stunned by the number and the originality of the pieces curator Ken Harman managed to get submitted to his gallery’s first ever David Lynch-inspired art exhibition.
“The show features a dynamic range of artwork influenced by the prolific and innovative films of director David Lynch. Comprised of over 50 artists from around the globe, each of the exhibited works evoke the emotional complexities and stylistic ventures of Lynch’s work through a variety of mediums, such as painting, sculptures and limited edition fine art prints. Often defying the conventions of filmmaking, the films of David Lynch feature all-too-familiar worlds that, beneath their vibrant exteriors, guard unthinkable secrets. From the desolate and disturbing darkness of Eraserhead (1977) to the unspoken evils of a small town in the cult classic TV series Twin Peaks (1990), In Dreams presents a closer look into the unsettling, yet hypnotizing realm of Lynch’s cinematic repertoire.“
Participating artists are Akira Beard, Alex Kirzhener, Allison Reimold, Audrey Pongracz, Christine Hostetler, Cuyler Smith, Dave MacDowell, Epyon 5, Jason D’Aquino, Joel Daniel Phillips, Joemur, Johannah O’Donnell, John Wentz, Jonathan Wayshack, Kate Copeland, Kate Zambrano, Kelly McCernan, Ken Davis, Kukula, Mandy Tsung, Matt Macabre, Meghan Stratman, Michael Ramstead, Peter Adamyan, Rich Pellegrino, Rodrigo Cifuentes, Sandi Calistro, Sarah Joncas, Scarecrowoven, Veronica Fish, Zach Tutor, Evan B Harris, Fugscreens Studios, Matt Ritchie, Cuddly Rigor Mortis , Rebecca Rose, Tessa Morrison, Geoff Trapp, Guillaume Morellec, Adam Maida, Bartosz Kosowski, Blunt Graffix, Brian Methe, Chuck Sperry, Clint Wilson, Dan Black, David Moscati, Fernando Reza, Jermaine Rogers, Joshua Budich, Lauren Gregg, Matthew Skiff, Sam Gilbey, Shaun Lynch, Tim Jordan, Mat Weller, Matt Chase and Ruel Pascual.
It’s impossible to pick only a handful of favorites, but here are some highlights. What are your favorite pieces? Don’t miss the full gallery at the bottom of this post!
Man From Another Place Action Figure – Max DaltonLet’s Be Frank – Ken DavisDavid Lynch Big Boy – Matt RitchieEraserhead – Peter AdamyanWhat Do You Think This Is There – Jonathan WayshackLady Log – Kristin TercekWho Killed Laura Palmer – Matthew SkiffAuguring – Rebecca Rose
Go ahead and browse through the complete In Dreams gallery below. Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, Wild at Heart, Dune, Blue Velvet and Eraserhead seem to be well represented and even The Alphabet got an homage, but there’s no love for The Straight Story and Inland Empire. Click any image to have a better look. Please note that some titles are working titles.
Date: Opening reception on March 8, 2014 from 6 to 10 PM, show on view through March 29, 2014. Venue: Spoke Art Gallery, 816 Stutter St., San Francisco, CA 94109. Tickets: Spoke Art’s exhibitions are all ages and free to the public. Store: Some of the original works and prints you see here are available for purchase.
Saint Audrey – Meghan Stratman
I Hate Us Both – Alex Kirzhner
Twin Peaks – Ruel Pascual
Lynch – Geoff Trap (base)
Lynch – Geoff Trap
Damn Fine Cup of Coffee – Christine Hostetler
Blue Velvet – Jeremy Hush
Eames Chair – Jason D’Aquino
Van Gogh to see Detective Williams – Jason D’Aquino
Shilling for Eames – Jason D’Aquino
Acousticon A-120 – Jason D’Aquino
Black Lodge – Evan Harris
The Man From Another Place – Evan Harris
Audrey – Evan Harris
Laura – Evan Harris
Agent Cooper – Evan Harris
Nadine – Evan Harris
Bob – Evan Harris
Log Lady – Evan Harris
The Packard Saw Mill – Jason D’Aquino
Deep Sound Coming Down – Eightbit
Strange Carnival (2) – John Wentz
Only In Dreams – Meggs
Dreamy Dancer – Christine Hostetler
We Met Before, Haven’t We – Kate Zambrano
Alice – Kate Zambrano
House Harkonnen – Geoff Trap
Henry Spencer – Tim Jordan
Mommy – Tim Jordan
Sheriff Harry Truman Action Figure – Max Dalton
Dr Lawrence Jacoby Action Figure – Max Dalton
Log Lady Action Figure – Max Dalton
Nadine Hurley Action Figure – Max Dalton
Lucy Moran Action Figure – Max Dalton
Windom Earle Action Figure – Max Dalton
Man From Another Place Action Figure – Max Dalton
Special Agent Dale Cooper Action Figure – Max Dalton
My Log Does Not Judge – Lauren Gregg
Sailor And Lula – Bartosz Kosowski
Lost (Ivory) – Bartosz Kosowski
Bad Mutha Eraserhead – Dave MacDowell
The Big Dream – Raid71
Blue Velvet – Shaun Lynch
Lynch Me – Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff
There’s Trouble Until The Robins Come – Fernando Reza
Do It For Van Gogh – Fernando Reza
Lady Log – Kristin Tercek
David Lynch – Joel Daniel Phillips
The Elephant Man – Joemur
Frank Emerges – Joemur
Twin Peaks Refreshments 2 – Joemur
Twin Peaks Refreshments 1 – Joemur
Laura – Kelly McKernan
The Owls Are Not What They Seem – Joshua Budich
Saint Alia of the Knife – Joshua Budich
Fire Walk with Me – Mark Powell
Dorothy Vallens – Kate Copeland
Audrey Horne – Kate Copeland
David Lynch (Satin Black) – Chuck Sperry
David Lynch (Interstellar Blue) – Chuck Sperry
David Lynch (Regular) – Chuck Sperry
Blue Velvet – Mat Weller
What Do You Think This Is There – Jonathan Wayshack
This Is The Girl – Sam Gilbey
The Show Must Go On – Rodrigo Cifuentes
A Case For Eugenics – Peter Adamyan
Auguring – Rebecca Rose
Upon a Dream – Sarah Joncas
Mulholland Dr – Zach Tutor
We Don’t Stop Here – Michael Ramstead
Strange Carnival (1) – John Wentz
Mulholland Drive – Allison Reimold
Elephant Man – Akira Beard
Dorothy Vallens – Sandi Calistro
Dune – David Moscati
Audrey Horne – Sandi Calistro
Blue Velvet – Guillaume Morrellec
David Lynch Big Boy – Matt Ritchie
Mulholland Dr – Matt Chase
Eraserhead – Clint Wilson
Bingo – Dave Macdowell
Who Killed Laura Palmer – Matthew Skiff
Man From Another Place – Bartosz Kosowski
Elephant Man (2) – Akira Beard
FBI Special Agent Doll Cooper – Tessa Morrison
Jocelyn – Mandy Tsung
Eraserhead – Epyon5
Eraserhead – Epyon5
Now It’s Dark – Scarecrowoven
Lady Jessica – Cuyler Smith
Feyd – Cuyler Smith
Chani – Cuyler Smith
Tell Me What You Think Of Me – Audrey Pongracz
Let’s Be Frank – Ken Davis
Audrey & The Elephant / Strange Encounter – Kukula
Fire walk with 
These are all incredible!