This October, Uncanny Art House presents In the Company of Paintings, a solo exhibition by self-taught painter James M. Bond that transforms the gallery into a moody, theatrical environment inspired by the allure and tension of a roaring-twenties after-hours gathering.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
James M. Bond captures the quiet tension of in-between moments. The hush before a sentence, the flicker of light on a glass, the subtle gesture that shifts a room’s mood. His paintings are clean yet evocative, influenced by Cubist form and Art Deco drama. Working in a limited palette with flat, sculptural shapes, Bond constructs atmospheres as much as images. Each piece is paired with a noir-style caption, a narrative cue that prompts interpretation without dictating it.

STEP INTO THE SCENE
In this immersive installation, the gallery becomes the set: the gallery is the room, the paintings are the guests, and so are you. Through atmospheric oil paintings and curated site-specific elements, Bond invites viewers into a quiet, cinematic drama where perception and power unfold through subtle detail.

COLLABORATING ARTISTS
This exhibition is joined by:

-Jennifer Ball-Burwell
-William Mathison
-Zachary Barney, Director of Exhibition Design and Environment Curation

SPECIAL EVENTS

Private Preview Night – October 9 at 6PM (Invite Only)

Public Opening – October 10, 6PM–9PM during Norman’s 2nd Friday Art Walk (Free)

Q&A and Artist Talk – October 18, 5PM–6PM

Uncanny Art Hang – October 19, 6PM–9PM

Fourth Friday Film: Nosferatu (1922) – October 24, 6PM–8PM (Free)

Halloween Jazz Masquerade – October 25, Doors 7PM / Show 8PM–10PM
($10 Presale | $15 at Door | Live jazz by Butter and the Genre, curated cocktails, photo booth, and costumes encouraged)

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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