Tandem Press to host David Lynch film screening aligning with new gallery exhibition opening Sept. 6

Tandem Press is thrilled to host an outdoor screening of the documentary “David Lynch: The Art Life” this September, in conjunction with a reception for its new gallery exhibition opening Sept. 6, “Enigma: The Prints of David Lynch.”

The reception and screening will take place on Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The reception will be held in the Tandem Press Apex Gallery. The documentary will be shown on the lawn in front of the Apex building where Tandem is located, beginning at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to watch the movie.

“David Lynch: The Art Life” shares a glimpse into the creative vision of filmmaker and artist David Lynch. Throughout the documentary, Lynch shares stories from his childhood, art school, and the beginning of his filmmaking career. Images of his paintings and prints along with photos and archive materials are shown as Lynch speaks from his home and studio, linking his anecdotes to examples of his artistic practice. The documentary illuminates an expression of David Lynch that is approachable and relatable, even as his art remains enigmatic.

The accompanying exhibition, “Enigma: The Prints of David Lynch,” will be on view Sept. 6 – Oct. 28. The exhibition presents a selection of fine art prints that Lynch created at Tandem Press between 1998 and 2021. Much like his filmography, Lynch’s artwork is often dark and surreal, carrying a non-linear or non-sensical narrative.

Lynch (b. 1946, Missoula, Montana) is an artist, musician, and filmmaker who wrote and directed the critically acclaimed films “Eraserhead,” “Elephant Man,” “Blue Velvet,” “Lost Highway,” “Mulholland Drive,” and the television series “Twin Peaks.” Although often described as surrealist, his visual style is highly unique and has been branded as his own Lynchian style.

Lynch has received myriad accolades throughout his decades-long filmmaking career, including three Academy Award nominations, a Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, a Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the Venice Film Festival, and two César Awards for Best Foreign Film. Most recently, he was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2019.

A lifelong visual artist, Lynch’s paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and prints provide a deeper understanding of his vision and reveal a vital source of inspiration for his instantly recognizable filmmaking aesthetic.

Tandem Press, affiliated with the UW–Madison School of Education, is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located in the Apex building at 1743 Commercial Avenue, Madison.

Learn more about the reception, film screening, and exhibition here.

This exhibition, along with all Tandem Press exhibition programming, is made possible through support from the Anonymous Fund.