David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind 'Blue Velvet' and
'Mulholland Drive' passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped modern cinema. Known for his surreal and unsettling storytelling, Lynch also brought his distinctive creative voice to the canvas.
His paintings, often overlooked in favor of his films, reveal a raw and visceral side of his artistry. Dark, distorted figures and shadowy landscapes echo the eerie, dreamlike quality of his cinematic worlds, offering a glimpse into his boundless imagination. Lynch's works pulse with the same tension and complexity that defined his storytelling, balancing humor, dread, and an unflinching exploration of the human psyche.
Swipe through to experience the lesser-seen side of Lynch's artistic legacy, where his vision as a filmmaker collides with his talent as a painter, creating an intimate portrait of an artist unafraid to explore the strange and dark.
Credit: David Lynch from his first major museum exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (@pafacademy).