Paintings that depict what is normal, in surreal worlds. Polish Illustrator and painter Rafal Olbinski is a favourite here. One of the first artists we featured. Artists like him, help us question the definition of normal. I am not trying to suggest that any of his art is (that is a good thing), but it pushes us not accept that word as an immovable boundary; something that is set in stone. We are brought up to think that everything on the right side of the word is OK and comfortable. The ones on the wrong side, are to be viewed with suspicion and should make you feel uncomfortable. I am not saying that you should be OK with everything, just not to let another's definition of normal, dictate your thoughts. There is a skism when it comes to that word. We are all told that normal is what we have to and want to strive for (you don't want to be abnormal). But then the people that are truly special, or the acts which are seen as amazing, are never normal. Normal in that context is a lesser thing... Look beyond superficial definitions and first impressions. You have to do just that, to really see these illustrations... Ps. I gave the images some titles. For more of Olbinski's work here on DesignStack, press this LINK. Unzipping portraits. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Layers to a painting. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Balance in the world. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Being part of one another. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Ladder to a new world. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Houseboat. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Rose sailing boats. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Flexing and not breaking in the wind. Press the Image to Enlarge it. A race on the beach. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Time to go to sleep. Press the Image to Enlarge it.
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Longtime Colossal readers will recognize the surreal, fictionalized scenes illustrated by Marija Tiurina (previously). Whether a bizarre mishmash of thoughts from quarantine or a crowded parallel universe in North London, Tiurina’s works are a seemingly endless exploration of mystery, delight, and general chaos, themes the London-based illustrator continues in her new series Stereogramos—the title isContinue reading "Surreal Watercolor Illustrations Shake Back and Forth in Marija Tiurina’s Chaotic Stereograms"
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This is a fine art print of my original oil painting, "Metamorphosis Phase 2". Relating the cocoon, monarch butterfly, and the female figure, I am bringing attention to the similar changes that take place as butterflies transform to when humans transform internally. PLEASE READ: Prints 8.5" x 11" will be sent as photographed with the white space above and below the butterfly image. I package this size in a plastic sleeve, and mail the print in a sturdy, cardboard mailer for safe delivery. ALL prints LARGER than 8.5" x 11" will be trimmed into squares by removing the excess white paper from the top and the bottom of the butterfly image. I leave a standard 1/4" white border around the edges. These large format prints are carefully rolled by me and placed in a protective mailing tube. This piece is the second part to my first cocoon painting, Metamorphosis Phase 1." These two paintings pair together nicely, or are strong on their own. When creating this piece, I wanted to imagine what the transformation process would look like half way through the metamorphosis of a human to a butterfly. A continuation of my self reflection, and acknowledgement of personal growth. If you have plans to purchase more than one phase of the Metamorphosis Three-Part Painting Series, please note that Phase 1, 2, and 3 all have varying shades of green. They are not meant to be prefect matches. I did this as a way to show the passage of time by representing changes in day through various shades of green. Each print is done by me from my home with a professional Canon printer on Canon's Pro Matte Photo Paper. Creating these prints from home allows me to examine each print to ensure high quality resolution and accurate color matching before they go to their new home. Frame NOT included. Once your print ships, I am no longer in control of how long your print will take to get to you nor am I responsible for delays💜 (Note: colors may vary depending on your display settings on your at home device). © 2020 All rights belong to Marissa Strickland This shop page is my original work and is not for copying, reproducing, or selling by others
Octavio Ocampo’s works are full of symbolism, endlessly fascinating, each revealing a new facet, different to each viewer.
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Impress your friends with five fast facts about Surrealist painter Remedios Varo, whose work is on view in NMWA’s collection galleries.
