Surrealism is Destructive

17Jul09

Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision. – Salvador Dali

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Most of you who know me know that I love surrealism. And Dali. I gravitate to these images that are playful, puzzling, and compelling.

Some contemporary favorites include Vladimir Kush:

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And Alexander Spivak:

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But now I’ve found these two artists who I am loving a lot lately.

De Es Schwertberger:

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And George Grie:

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A worthy mention is Nicoletta Ceccoli.  She isn’t really surrealist but her paintings are lovely. Fanciful and melancholy at the same time.

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