Simchowitz is pleased to present Stranger things, a dynamic group exhibition hosted at Hill House in Pasadena. The show brings together a diverse roster of contemporary artists whose works explore the uncanny, the surreal, and the extraordinary hidden within the everyday. Through painting, sculpture, and installation, the exhibition invites viewers to reexamine familiar forms and emotions that hover between reality and imagination, comfort and disquiet.

Set within the distinctive setting of Hill House, Stranger things transforms the architectural space into a site of discovery and transformation. Each room offers a new visual encounter, where unexpected juxtapositions of color, material, and narrative challenge our assumptions about what is strange or familiar. The exhibition encourages audiences to look more closely at the thresholds between the known and the unknown, echoing the tension between domestic space and artistic experimentation.

An open house and reception will be held on Saturday, October 25th, from 11am to 4pm, offering visitors the chance to experience the works firsthand and engage with the artists’ bold interpretations of the “strange.” Stranger things at Hill House promises to be a vivid exploration of imagination, transformation, and the art of seeing the world anew.

The participating artists approach the theme from multiple perspectives, drawing on personal mythology, pop culture, and subconscious imagery. Their works oscillate between humor and unease, reflecting how the surreal often emerges from the rhythms of daily life. Together, these pieces form a conversation about perception—how what we think we know can suddenly shift, revealing other layers of meaning and emotion.

By situating contemporary art within the domestic setting of Hill House, Stranger things blurs boundaries between exhibition and environment. The dialogue between artwork and architecture heightens the sense of mystery and familiarity, inviting viewers to wander, pause, and look again. What begins as a simple visit unfolds as an immersive experience—one that lingers, much like a dream that resists easy interpretation.