Friday the 13th event: ‘Phobia’ art show at Secret Chamber House of Oddities

The exterior of the Secret Chamber House of Oddities And Artwork in Fairborn. Photo by Alex Cutler

Credit: Alex Cutler

Credit: Alex Cutler

The exterior of the Secret Chamber House of Oddities And Artwork in Fairborn. Photo by Alex Cutler
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
Updated Sept 13, 2024
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Celebrating Friday the 13th, Clash Dayton’s annual Phobia art show will be in a new location this year.

Running 7-10 p.m., the event will take place at the Secret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork in Fairborn.

Cartilogenophobia, or the fear of bones, depicted by Michelle Carr.  "Just basically, repurposing natural, organic properties of bones and turning natural beauty into a piece of art," said Carr. For more by this artist visit her Facebook, Instagram, and contact via e-mail for all other inquiries. (ALLEGRA CZERWINSKI / STAFF)

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As the title suggests, each piece is based off a fear people have. These include blindness, clowns, spiders, fish and more. However, each fear can only be represented by one artist.

More than 25 different artists are participating in the show, including Mike Betts, Andrew Estepp, Yvonne Tibbs and more. Pieces will be created in a variety of mediums, from paintings to sculptures.

Chuck Ferrel's sculpture depicts Coulrophobia or the fear of clowns.  "For a while, I started doing a sideshow theme with snail girl, snakeboy, and the clown was the union of the sideshow," said Ferrell.  For more by this artist visit his website, Facebook, or contact via e-mail for all other inquiries.  (ALLEGRA CZERWINSKI / STAFF )

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“I love giving artists the opportunity to create things” said Secret Chamber Owner Cherish Harrell Brooks. “Sometimes you lose the love for it when you have to make something, but here you have the opportunity to get your juices flowing and create something unique.”

Brooks has created a piece dedicated to Thalassophobia, the fear of deep bodies of water.

There will also be multiple hearses parked outside the venue.

Guests to the event will vote on their favorites pieces, with the winner receiving a cash prize.

How to go

What: Phobia Art Show

When: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 13

Location: The Secret Chamber House of Oddities: 15 W. Main St., Fairborn

More info: Facebook

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About the Author

Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.