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What we call strange Art is known as Surrealism. In our modern lexicon, 'surreal' is often equated with 'Weird.' But let's not forget,’ Weird' can be a wonderful thing.
Surrealism is a form of expression that surpasses realism. Think of Salvador Dali's melting clocks or René Magritte's bowler-hatted men floating in the sky. These classic examples of Surrealist art challenge our perceptions of reality and invite us to explore the depths of our subconscious.m
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The true power of art lies in its ability to infuse our lives with meaning and provide a lens through which we can better understand our world.
Art can delve deep into our souls and connect our innermost thoughts, feelings, and perceptions with the world's reality and experiences.
Engaging with a compelling work of art can connect with our senses, body, and mind, resulting in a profound personal experience. Art can help us understand who we are and enrich our lives through self-expression.
“No One Remembers Your Name When You’re Strange.”
Another Thought
”Doctors and lawyers have a practice, artists have a life.”
René Magritte’s “The Lovers” (1928) is a harrowing depiction of isolated love as the pair are kept apart by a mere shroud of fabric, preventing a fully loving embrace. Or could it have been a look into the future world of pandemic isolation?
What is the real purpose and object of art, literature, and thought? The obvious answer would be that it is communication, but the question becomes complicated when considering what communication is? Is it the message the artist intended to ask, or is it the scope of how the viewer of the art finds the answer?
Surrealism’s goal was to liberate thought, language, art, and human experience from the oppressive boundaries of rationalism. The consequence of the approach on the artists and writers was the belief that their work was revolutionary or philosophical. Neither the questions nor the answers their work presented mattered as long as the viewer was liberated to inject any variety of options for both.
