Six Men Getting Sick

Exhibition Info
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Anne Bryan Gallery
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
Before Eraserhead, there was Six Men Getting Sick (1967), David Lynch's first cinematic experiment.
While studying at PAFA, David Lynch created his first film project, blending painting and animation into a surreal, looping vision. This six-screen projection marked the beginning of his signature style—dreamlike, unsettling, and deeply immersive.
 
Now, you can see Six Men Getting Sick in person, as Lynch intended. Visit the lower level of the Hamilton Building at PAFA to witness this rare piece of film history—where one of cinema’s most enigmatic storytellers first brought his vision to life.

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Featured image: David Lynch, Six Men Getting Sick, 1967. Fiberglass, resin, acrylic, and graphite with Masonite panel; projection, 71 5/8 x 82 3/4 x 10 in. (181.9275 x 210.185 x 25.4 cm). Museum Purchase, 2014.44. © artist or artist’s estate.
 

 

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