John Malkovich and Sandro Miller Reimagine David Lynch Characters
John Malkovich and photographer Sandro Miller have created a new series of short clips titled "Psychogenic Fugue," in which Malkovich portrays iconic characters from David Lynch's filmography. The project follows their 2014 collaboration "Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich. Homage to Photographic Masters," where Malkovich reenacted famous photographs. This time, the duo focuses on Lynch's universe, with Malkovich embodying characters such as FBI Agent Dale Cooper and the Log Lady from "Twin Peaks," Henry Spencer and the Lady in the Radiator from "Eraserhead," John Merrick from "The Elephant Man," the Mystery Man from "Lost Highway," Frank Booth from "Blue Velvet," and David Lynch himself. The series is part of a larger initiative that includes a website, Playing Lynch, created in collaboration with Squarespace, and an album. New clips are released weekly, and viewers can purchase early access to videos and album tracks. All proceeds benefit the David Lynch Foundation, which supports victims of post-traumatic stress through transcendental meditation.
Key facts
- John Malkovich and Sandro Miller created the video series 'Psychogenic Fugue'.
- The series features Malkovich portraying characters from David Lynch films.
- Characters include Dale Cooper, Log Lady, Henry Spencer, Lady in the Radiator, John Merrick, Mystery Man, Frank Booth, and David Lynch.
- The project includes a website called Playing Lynch, made with Squarespace.
- New clips are released weekly on the website.
- Proceeds go to the David Lynch Foundation.
- The foundation supports PTSD victims through transcendental meditation.
- Previous collaboration in 2014 was 'Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich. Homage to Photographic Masters'.
Entities
Artists
- John Malkovich
- Sandro Miller
- David Lynch
Institutions
- Squarespace
- David Lynch Foundation
- Artribune