294 results for "surrealism"
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A vivid red face stares intently, its piercing eyes fixed on a snake that doubles as its tongue. Swirling vines and delicate flowers bring an element of whims...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Thoughtfully assembling different elements, artist John Gardner creates a backdrop of turquoise, converging all his components in the middle. A grid creates ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Yamilet Sempe draws inspiration from the Moon as a timeless symbol of feminine strength and intuition. Its gentle glow through darkness reflects the abil...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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This piece is made by layering Korean mulberry paper on a wooden panel with homemade flour glue. Then I apply a glue base. Next, I draw my sketch, and trace ...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A dreamcatcher and two branches with delicate white flowers appear suspended against an orange sky. Artist Yamilet Sempe depicts her creative process in this pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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This piece honors the Polymita, also known as the Cuban painted snail, one of the world’s most beautiful and endangered snail species. Found only in Cuba, its...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Linen, Mixed Media
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Three people work together to install fence posts on the roof of a city building. The background features a city skyline fading into the night. The surreal sc...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Mixed Media
1960s Modern Mixed Media
Porcelain
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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This mixed media abstract brings together fluid shapes and clear linear structure. The composition balances organic movement with measured geometry using collag...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Set against a deep blue background, cut-outs of the sky, a tree, and the moon's surface are enclosed within a strip of paper and geometric-shaped thread. The ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist John Gardner displays a modern abstract with elements of geometric minimalism. The figurative symbols explore the connectio...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A conceptual collage mapping the intricate geometry of the desert landscape. Part of John's newest series of mixed media works meticulously hand cut from vint...
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Blue is part of my newest series of mixed media works I meticulously hand cut from vintage paper. The work is collage, watercolor and thread on heavy weight p...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Figures walk along a shadowy path, blending into the dark background. Above, a supermoon watches over the scene. A worn ticket strip runs horizontally across ...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A conceptual and playful depiction of a bridge engineered over the contours of a mountain range. Part of John's newest series of mixed media works meticulous...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1990s Surrealist Mixed Media
Ink, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Canvas, Linen, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Two faces merge into a surreal portrait. Botanical accents, organic patterns, and whimsical motifs add a vibrant and mysterious energy to the piece. Artist Da...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Three songbird eggs lay nestled in a meticulously woven nest of twigs, delicately adorned with fragments of sheet music. A precursor to the melodies that the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A stylized skull represents La Catalina, a well-known symbol of DÃa de los Muertos. In countries like Mexico, deceased ancestors are honored with vibrant decorations, candles, and photos. Artist Darlene McElroy captured this celebration of life through a mixed-media approach, using dimensional collage materials and acrylic paint to bring the tradition to life.
About the Artist
Artist Darlene McElroy weaves textural surfaces, found objects, and rich symbolism to create a visual tapestry. "Creating a painting is like doing a puzzle; it is a matter of finding the right pieces," says Darlene. Her works delve into the imagery of man's primal origins, sins, and religious conflicts, inviting viewers to uncover multiple stories within each piece. A Southern California native with roots in a long line of New Mexico artists and musicians, Darlene's artistic vision is profoundly shaped by her Hispanic upbringing. With her three dogs by her side, Darlene works in her home studio, filled with natural light pouring in through the windows. Beyond her art, Darlene explores new techniques, writes art books, and hikes with her pets.
Words that describe this painting: face, woman, decorations, Catalina, Mexico, Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, celebration, floral, ancestors, mask, butterfly...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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The composition weaves elements of nature and psychology with paint and twigs forming a nest. A collage of hand-painted maps decorating the surface of the egg...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Charcoal
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Screen, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic, Spray Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Wood, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
1950s American Modern Mixed Media
Paper, Oil, Photographic Paper, Board, Magazine Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Linen, Mixed Media, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Resin, Mixed Media, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
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Artist Guigen Zha paints a realistic still life of blooming pink peonies. He places the vibrant flowers in a vase, softly lit by the night sky. "The space cut...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1950s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1930s American Modern Mixed Media
Watercolor
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Mixed Media
Paper, Watercolor, Digital
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Artist Guigen Zha paints two red peonies looking at each other in a white vase. The lively flowers bloom one after another in a rea...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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