Dark Night of the Soul is a multi-discplinary endeavour which includes a conceptualized music compilation by producers Danger
Mouse and Sparklehorse alongside the photography of iconoclastic film maker David Lynch. Bringing movement to Lynch’s images,
the exhibition will be premiering as an interactive video installation by noted Montreal-based producer Jean-Luc Della
Montagna.
The imagery, as haunting as the soundscape, comes to life in a series of 13 short films, documented in collaboration with director
Louis-Phillippe Eno. Invited to work alongside Lynch, each piece was shot on Super 8 film. “Our only light source was a
lantern,” says Della Montagna, an aspect which adds to this unconventional yet remarkable project. The imagery, as surreal as
its soundscape, introduces the viewer to ambiguous situations and ominous subjects- a definite extension of the genre unique to
Lynch.
An atmospheric experience, the exhibition will be accompanied by the original Dark Night of the Soul soundtrack which collectively
features guest vocalists including Frank Black (The Pixies), Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Vic Chesnutt, Iggy Pop,
Suzanne Vega, Nina Persson (The Cardigans), and more.
Dark Night of the Soul launches with a performance by DJ Why?Alex?Why on Thursday, September 30th from 6 to 9 pm. The
exhibition will be closing on Sunday, October 3rd from 5 to 7 pm with a special performance by singer/song writer Mekele. All
are welcome.
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