Posts Tagged ‘dream’
Erik Johansson: The (Sur)real Deal
It’s no secret that we’re very fond of surrealist art (here and here and here). The seemingly irrational juxtaposition of images stirs our senses on many levels. Swedish-born, Prague-based photographer and retouching guru Erik Johansson’s surrealist work is truly captivating, like something out of a dream. His savvy approach does not stop with his artwork…
Read MoreSurreal Photography by Beata Bieniak
When done well, surrealist digital photography can be like stepping into a dream (here and here). Poland-based photographer Beata Bieniak has a terrific body of work, but we were struck by many of her manipulated works that have a dream-like feel. And feeling is clearly at the heart of Bieniak’s work. Uniquely whimsical and poignant…
Read MoreSurreal Photo Manipulation by Anil Saxena
Done well, photo manipulation can stop you in your tracks. Advances in software technology, particularly Photoshop, have allowed artists to explore surreal scenarios, once restricted to visions inside one’s head, like never before. The cultural and artistic movement known as surrealism began in the early 1920s, and arguably continues today to some degree, with the…
Read MorePlay with Oreo
Few food items are more iconic than the beloved Oreo cookie. Introduced 103 years ago tomorrow (Happy Birthday, Oreo!), this sandwich cookie has long been recognized as the best-selling cookie in the U.S. With credentials like that, it’s no surprise that the Oreo brand has a massive advertising budget that allows for some terrifically creative…
Read MorePensive Portraiture
Georgia-based Vietnamese artist/illustrator Tran Nguyen (pronounced “Tron”) takes both a cerebral and emotional approach to her work. With names like “Bedridden Mementos” and “Sleeping With Nostalgia,” they are not just oddly pretty pictures in acrylic and color pencil, but have a dream-like quality that suggests a much deeper impetus. Nguyen herself explains that she is…
Read MoreSleep Elevations
We are really taken with this series of photos by French photographer Maia Flore. Aptly titled “Sleep Elevations”, the series explores a sort of surreal dream scenario, with each piece featuring a young woman levitating in a sleep/dream state. Sure, sounds bizarre, but the work is oddly beautiful. Via maiaflore.com
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