Join us for the long-awaited unveiling of The Lost Artwork of Ty Johnson, a haunting and powerful collection from a mysterious artist whose life was as enigmatic as his work. These never-before-seen originals—rescued and preserved by his family—will be on public view for the first time ever.
📅Date: Friday, June 13th, 2025 (2nd Friday Artwalk)
⏰Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Uncanny Art House, 106 E Main St, Norman, OK
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
"Very little is known about my Uncle Ty. After his two tours in Vietnam, we went missing. For ten years, my uncle was out of contact until he reached out to my dad with a hand-drawn postcard that simply said, "still alive."
Shortly after, he died unexpectedly in the hospital. My father drove across the country to collect his artwork, which made all of this possible. For the first time since he died, or possibly since he was a traveling street artist in New Mexico, Arizona, or Seattle, here is the Lost Artwork of Ty Johnson, my uncle, whom I met once as a child." -Dylan Johnson
Our front window displays will feature a special installation by Jennifer Ball-Burwell highlighting the whimsical nature of Ty’s work and y-shirts available for a limited time through the gallery.
Uncanny Art House will also debut a limited-edition book of Ty's collected works, now published for the first time. Guests will have the chance to meet members of the Johnson family and hear stories behind the art and the man who vanished and reemerged only briefly before his untimely death.
EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS
The premiere of The Lost Artwork of Ty Johnson, a memorial art book available for purchase
An opportunity to meet the Johnson family and hear the history on Ty's life and career
Oversized black and white print that guests can color together at the opening and through the month
Refreshments for guests
LIVE MUSIC BY
Psychic Baths, marking their final performance in this lineup as they bid farewell to bandmate Tina before her move to Pittsburgh! Along with Helen Kelter Skelter, Norman’s psych rock sweet hearts!
About Uncanny Art House
Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.
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