I love all types of art & creativity in some way or another (if you haven’t noticed lol). From time to time though, the norm gets a bit boring, and you just want to see something outside of the box (way outside). This is where Surreal Art comes in, It just gets in your face and surprises you til you are crazy with inspiration. I love surreal art in the way that it is unpredictable, different, and Imaginative. Some Surreal Art is unusual, some of it is just freaking TERRIFYING. We explore a few different versions of that below (warning, towards the bottom it gets super creepy lol, some things from my nightmares! and probably your own lol). But anyway, lets talk about what Surreal art is since its not really known that well to everyone.
What Is Surreal Art
Lots of people describe Surreal Art a little differently, here is the solid Wiki definition:
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings.
Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur; however, many Surrealist artists and writers regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost, with the works being an artifact. Leader André Breton was explicit in his assertion that Surrealism was above all a revolutionary movement.
Surrealism developed out of the Dada activities during World War I and the most important center of the movement was Paris. From the 1920s onward, the movement spread around the globe, eventually affecting the visual arts, literature, film, and music of many countries and languages, as well as political thought and practice, philosophy, and social theory.
Dang, Surrealist Art has been around since the 1920’s! Art WHY YOU SO OLD!? Our grandparents and their parents were really cranking out some creativity lonnggg before we were born. Anyway, What we have for you today is a great showcase of some Epic Surrealism Artworks that are just across the board creative and inspiring. I hope they inspire YOU to do something creative, outside of the box, and crazy on your next project. So Go Get Inspired! But most of all, Enjoy!
This is cool, reminds me of the girl in Shakespeare’s “Titus”. Where they cut off her tongue and her hands and replace them with branches. If you have never read the play, or seen the movie (with Anthony Hopkins) FIX THAT NOW lol. Tis Good!
Well that is creeptastic
That. Is Incredible. Society.
These Dark Fairytale Pieces. are creepy as hell. But amazing. Reminds me of Salad Fingers & the Spoilsbury Toastboy
OHMYGOD that creeps me out so much lol.
Nighmares! You now have them! You are welcome lol. Bet you feel awfully creative now though right? lol. What was your favorite Surrealistic Art Piece? Have you made any yourself? Leave it in the comments below! Thanks for reading!
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