In Dreams: A David Lynch Tribute Exhibition
January 9 - March 6
Guests inside of the photo studio experiencing our Through the Rabbit Hole Installation
For two months, something strange happened at our gallery. In Dreams: A David Lynch Tribute transformed Uncanny Art House into an immersive, multi-room experience inspired by the sounds, imagery, and surreal logic of Lynch's work. The idea was to pay tribute to his career, but also to invite people to come and experience it for themselves, like they were stepping into a dream.
The exhibition featured over 40 artists working across painting, sculpture, fabric arts, and video. Artists were selected through an open call, and some were invited as guest artists, including Ryan Carr and Rachel Satya from Los Angeles, Christy Price from Tulsa, and Michael Horse from Twin Peaks. We designed the gallery around three distinct spaces: the Black Lodge stage with its iconic zig-zag floor and red curtain backdrop, the Blue Velvet Lounge with draped walls, multiple screens, and seating where visitors could watch locally produced art films, and an interactive studio set where guests could actually become part of the art.
In addition to the physical exhibition, In Dreams also lives online. Open call artists who received honorable mention have their work permanently hosted with us in our virtual exhibit, allowing them to remain part of the show beyond the gallery walls and giving our audience an extra way to experience it.
OPENING RECEPTION
Emily Spivey peering through the installation
We kicked things off during Norman's Second Friday Art Walk, and the turnout was incredible. It was a really special night that set the tone for the whole exhibition. One of the highlights was a live soundtrack inspired by the legendary composer Angelo Badalamenti, performed by Meteorology, led by Brett Fieldcamp. As people moved through the gallery, the music moved with them, perfectly complementing the immersive environments and the art on display. For a lot of visitors, it was their first time seeing the full exhibition.
Another feature of the exhibit was our Through the Rabbit Hole Installation in collaboration with Helen Grant where guests peered into a painted ear and could see what seemed like a movie set with a couch and props. What guests were seeing was a live video feed from our photo studio where guests were guided through actions as if they were in a movie. They were able to see people looking at them from the gallery feed and guests in the gallery could see them performing at the gallery window.
Below is a compilation of documentation from the Damn Fine Music showcase that combines footage from the performances and video of guests interacting with the installation.
4TH FRIDAY FILM: LOS ANGELES PLAYS ITSELF
Our January 4th Friday Film screening was supposed to be in person, but winter weather had other plans, so we moved it online. In partnership with the Oklahoma Film Exchange, we hosted a virtual screening of Thom Andersen's acclaimed documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself through our Discord channel. After the film, we had a panel discussion about the themes in the movie, how it connects to Lynch's work, and how place and identity shape storytelling. The Pioneer Library System also joined in with resources and information on library access for everyone who attended.
DAMN FINE MUSIC: MID-SHOW RECEPTION
February's Art Walk brought one of the most exciting evenings of the whole exhibition. Our Uncanny House Band performed a full live set of David Lynch film soundtrack covers, pulling from Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and more. The lineup featured members of Helen Kelter Skelter, Meteorology, Ghost of Monkshood, Laine Bergeron, Julius, Barry Zimmerman, Chris McDaniel, Chase Spivey, and Brett Fieldcamp. They opened with the Twin Peaks theme and closed with Blue Velvet and In Heaven, covering everything in between from soft and haunting to dark and loud. The gallery stayed open throughout Art Walk, with live music starting at 8:00 PM. This event was free and open to the public. It was truly a night to remember.
4TH FRIDAY FILM: DAVID LYNCH THE ART LIFE
Our final 4th Friday Film event took a different turn, moving off-site to the Oklahoma Film Exchange in Oklahoma City. We co-presented a special screening of David Lynch: The Art Life, a documentary that gets up close and personal with Lynch's early years as a painter and the creative roots that shaped his unique vision.
Josh Fadem describing David Lynch’s direction style
Following the screening, a panel discussion dug into artistic process, self-definition, and the connection between visual art and film. The conversation featured Michael Horse, George Griffith, Eric J. Edelstein, and producer Sabrina Sutherland joining virtually via Zoom, alongside in-person guests Josh Fadem and Chase Spivey.
For the first time in OFX's history, the Q&A featured a full live stream component, meaning audiences beyond the room could tune in, watch the panel in real time, and participate in the conversation as it happened. We hosted the stream directly on our website, working closely with the OFX production team to bring the whole evening together technically and creatively.
This collaboration marked a meaningful milestone for both organizations.
Uncanny Art House and the Oklahoma Film Exchange share a commitment to making film culture accessible and connecting Oklahoma audiences to conversations that go beyond the screen. By combining our community reach with OFX's production expertise, we were able to bring a panel featuring guests directly tied to Lynch's legacy to audiences both in the room and across the state.
You can watch the panel discussion at the video below.
COMEDY IN THE BLACK LODGE
We closed out the exhibition with a night that leaned fully into the absurd. Comedy in the Black Lodge turned our gallery into a live comedy stage for three performances built around surreal humor, odd logic, and sharp wit. Jennifer Johnson opened the night with her dry, grounded observations that set just the right tone. , and husband-and-wife duo The Martin Duprass brought it home with deadpan sketch comedy featuring tarot readings for the audience. James Nghiem finished the evening with his non-sequitur, boundary-pushing style. It all felt completely at home in a space inspired by David Lynch, and it was a great way to close out two months of dreaming.
You can read an interview about this exhibition in Luxiere Magazine which details behind the scene commentary on how the exhibit came to be and how it exceeded our expectations in participation, attendance, and appreciation beyond what we could have imagined.
About Uncanny Art House
We are 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, we are a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.
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Gallery Hours:
Friday: 12–9 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12–6 PM
Exhibition Dates: January 9 - March 6, 2026
Location: Uncanny Art House, 106 E Main St, Norman, OK
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