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Surrealist Mixed Media

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
'3D Surrealist Mixed Media Portrait, ' by Jeffrey Kronsnoble, Mixed Media
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 15.5" x 13.25" mixed media female portrait by artist Jeffrey Kronsnoble features the black and white profile of a women with a circular ...
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1960s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Graphite

Black Panther & Coral Reef
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
There are so many things in this world that do not match yet coexist. Hate and love, good and evil, joy and sorrow. Despite this, we constantly pursue perfec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Where Is It? l
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The world that I live in is uncertain, unstable, but I have to keep going and find something that can comfort me. This work is talking about the uncomfortable moment, but hopeful future, at the same time. 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 it on the paper. Then I paint three or four layers of a background color using pigments and glue base. Lastly, I paint the animal subject in fine detail, which takes most of time. The painting is on a cradled wood panel with finished edges. It comes ready to hang.

About the Artist
Heejin has been been drawing for as long as she can remember. She grew up with a serious illness and spent much of her childhood in the hospital. Drawing served as an outlet for her, bringing her peace and distraction. Heejin says there was no doubt as she grew up that she wanted to be an artist. She studied oriental painting extensively as a college student in South Korea and then went on to study art therapy in graduate school.

Where Is It? l
Heejin Sutton...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Madonna 1997. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Madonna 1997. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm "Madonna" is a symbolic and emotionally charged artwork, celebrating the iconic religious figure of the Virgin Mary and the spiritual sig...
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1990s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

Liberty, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Bella Leaf, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Botanical and organic forms surround a blindfolded figure, creating a surreal encounter in a magical place. The characters are immersed in the vegetation, bec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

"Surprise in the Garden", Surrealist, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2008
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Surprise in the Garden” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 31 ½ x 28 ¼ inches brightly colored in greens, blues, oranges, rose and russet, and cream. Little ...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Telstar : mixed media collage
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary collage by Debra Friedkin. Debra Friedkin’s work ranges from whimsical to darkly humorous, informed by sleek modernism, pulp science fiction and spiritual symbolism. Debra Friedkin studied art at Lehman College, NYC and Long Island University post-graduate. She mentored privately with Lester Zakarin, an illustrator for Stan Lee Comics...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Young Shall Grow (Camouflage 2)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a saying "Do not underestimate the power of a common man" so is that a child, decision made on them should not make them disguise their potential or make them lose their prospect and flow in life. They should be brought up to be bold and never hid under a shadow Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Afeez Aregbede...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Howdy! (Roses) - Original Blue Floral Arrangement in Boot Still Life Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

Musical Prodigies, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Girl in Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This artwork beautifully portrays the poignant story of a young girl who bravely faces the absence of her father at home, as he fulfills his honorable duty as a soldier. It delves into the complex emotions she experiences, capturing the resilience she must summon to navigate the challenges of growing up without his presence. Through this touching depiction, the artist sheds light on the sacrifices made by military families and the profound impact it has on the lives of children. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Daniel Oguche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Cadaques No. 24, Surrealist Figure Painting by Eduardo Arranz-Bravo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, Spanish (1941 - ) Title: Cadaques No.24 Year: 1994 Medium: Mixed Media (Watercolor and Color pencil) on paper, signed and dated Size: 13.75 x 5 in. (34....
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1990s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Watercolor, Color Pencil

Cuando la Luna Llora
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This is about the beauty of feeling freely what you need to feel. It's okay to cry, process, and let go. I had this vision during my stay in the Caribbean, where I felt very open. This painting is on a gallery wrapped canvas with finished bla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

His Words Came Back to Get Him, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

"Self Chaperone", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 2020
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Self-Chaperone” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 28 x 22 inches in flesh tones, yellows and greys. The portrait depicts the inner conflict between uninhibi...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

I Only Have Eyes for You, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A stylized skull represents La Catalina, a well-known symbol of Día 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Statue of Liberty painted on a red background with architectural framework, surr
Located in Carballo, ES
Ventura A. Pérez (1992) is one of the most seductive artists on the contemporary Spanish scene. After earning a doctorate in contemporary art from the University of Vigo, he moved to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Oil, Wood Panel

Air Mail City #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Analog Collage 6.5 x 7 inches Collage on Paper Exhibition History: THE COLLAGE SHOW Morgan Jesse Lappin is a collage artist and curator based in Brooklyn. He seeks to explore the boundaries of collage, identify artists pushing the medium forward, and inspire others along the way. In 2013, he founded the Brooklyn Collage Collective, which consists of four core members: Morgan Jesse Lappin, Jessie Laura, Joseph Karwacki, and Michele Luger. The Brooklyn Collage Collective has worked and exhibited with other collage artists all over the world, including New York, London, Australia, and Italy. Lappin's art is a combination of comedy and chaos, with elements of music, vintage horror and sci-fi. His work ranges from seven-foot-long cartoon metropolises, to fictional album covers, to take-out Greek diner coffee cups embedded with video animations. He also uses nostalgic material from his childhood in the ‘90s, such as VHS Tape...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

ERNST, Max. Rêve d'une Petite Fille qui voulut entrer au Carmel.
Located in New York, NY
ERNST, Max. Rêve d'une Petite Fille qui voulut entrer au Carmel. 176 pp. Illustrated with reproductions of 79 collages by Max Ernst. 8vo., 265 x 200 mm, bound in original illustrated wrappers, slightly faded in a new light blue cloth folding box, gilt black leather spine label. Paris: Éditions du Carrefour, 1930. Ernst's rare second collage novel about an adolescent girl who loses her virginity on the day of her first communion and so commits herself to a religious vocation as a Carmelite nun. Ernst includes a line of ironically pretentious text with each image. This is number 232 of the edition of 1000 copies on Velin, inscribed by Paul...
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1920s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper

Contemporary Surrealistic Mixed Media Collage of Hands, Eyes, and Chess Pieces
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary surrealistic mixed media collage by Texas based artist Melissa Grimes. The work features hands layered on each other to create multiple faces with chess pieces and other...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Anemones - Colorful Green Still Life Flowers in Vase Bright Original Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

Su Alma Mascarada, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

The Cartographer - Black, Yellow, Collage, Surrealism
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
The Cartographer, 2021 collage on paper 50 H x 35 W cm Raluca Arnăutu dreams the world through collages. A collage, dreamlike and surreal, populated by thousands of pieces of paper,...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper

Spirit
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Spirit is part of my Vignettes series of mixed media works. This piece is meticulously hand cut from vintage paper. The work is comprised of collage on heavyweight paper with archival adhesive. It is matted with an archival matte and backing and will require a frame for display. Artwork dimensions: 6(h) x 4(w) Matte dimensions: 10(h) x 8(w)

About the Artist
John...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Surrealist Mixed Media Sculptural Assemblage, 'Toucan'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century mixed media sculptural assemblage by British artist Derek Carruthers. The work is not signed but was acquired along with a collectio...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Mixed Media

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Wood, Plywood, Paper, Acrylic

1967 Pop Art, May Wilson, Surrealist Feminist Junk Assemblage Painted Sculpture
By May Wilson
Located in Surfside, FL
May Wilson (1905–1986) was an American artist and figure in the 1960s New York City avant-garde art world. A pioneer of the feminist and mail art movement, she is best known for her Surrealist junk assemblages and her "Ridiculous Portrait" photo collages. Wilson was born in Baltimore, Maryland, into an underprivileged family. Her father died when she was young. She was reared by her Irish Catholic mother, who sewed piecework at home. Wilson left school after the ninth grade to become a stenographer/secretary to help support her family. When she turned 20, she married a young lawyer, William S. Wilson, Jr., and give birth to her first child. She continued to work until the birth of her second child, after which she devoted her energies primarily to mothering and homemaking. In 1942, the couple had prospered enough to move to Towson, Maryland, where she began to take correspondence courses in art and art history from several schools, including the University of Chicago. In 1948, after the marriage of their daughter, the couple moved to a gentleman's farm north of Towson, where she pursued painting and gave private art lessons to neighbors. She exhibited her paintings, scenes of everyday life painted in a flat, purposefully primitive manner in local galleries and restaurants. In 1952 and 1958, she won awards for work submitted to juried exhibitions at the Baltimore Museum of Art. In 1956, her son, the writer Williams S. Wilson, gave to Ray Johnson, the founder of the New York Correspondence School, his mother's address. This began a friendship and artistic collaboration between Johnson and Wilson, which would last the remainder of her life. Wilson became an integral part of Johnson's mail art circle and was initiated into the New York avant-garde through letters and small works that she exchanged with Robert Watts, George Brecht, Ad Reinhardt, Leonard Cohen, Arman, and many others. When her marriage dissolved, she moved to New York City in the spring of 1966, aged 61, taking up residence first in the Chelsea Hotel and then in a studio next door, where she threw legendary soirées and became known as the "Grandma Moses of the Underground". By the time she arrived, Wilson was already working with photomontage collage techniques. Encouraged by Johnson, who had sent her magazines through the mail, she scissored patterns into images of pin-up girls and muscle men until they resembled doilies or snowflakes, as Wilson called them. She decorated her hotel room and later her studio on West 23rd Street with these and other manipulated, found object images. Around this time, she also began her series of neo Dada "Ridiculous Portraits", for which she would ride the subway to Times Square, where she made exaggerated faces in photo booths. She then would cut and paste her photo-booth face onto postcards, along with Old Master reproductions, fashion shoots, and softcore Playboy magazine pornography. Long before artists such as Cindy Sherman and Yasumasa Morimura embarked on similar critical projects, Wilson's "Ridiculous Portraits" sent up the ubiquitous sexism and ageism that exists in popular and fine-art images of women. At the age of 70, she converted a nude photograph of herself into a stamp that she pasted on envelopes. Her collages and humorous self-portraits were made as gifts and mail-art items for her friends and were not widely known until after her death. Her work was contemporaneous with the Arte Povera artists Jannis Kounellis and ‎Michelangelo Pistoletto. She was also an innovator of junk art assemblages that incorporated real objects, such as high-heel shoes, bed sheets, sauce pans, toasters, liquor bottles, ice trays, and wrapped baby dolls. Her sculptures were inspired by Surrealist and Dada practices and are similar in spirit to Yayoi Kusama's contemporary accumulations. Wilson was the subject of a 1969 experimental documentary by Amalie R. Rothschild, "Woo Hoo? May Wilson". Since her death, May Wilson's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and retrospectives at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Maryland; Gracie Mansion Gallery, New York; the Morris Museum, Morristown, N.J.; the Pavel Zoubok Gallery, New York City; and The University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Selected Exhibitions 2010 "Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists, 1958-1968", University of the Arts, Philadelphia (traveling exhibition) 2008 "1968/2008: The Culture of Collage", Pavel Zoubok Gallery, New York, City 2008 "Ridiculous Portrait: The Art of May Wilson", Morris Museum, Morristown, New Jersey 2008 "Woo Who? May Wilson", Pavel Zoubok Gallery, New York City 1995 [Retrospective], The Baltimore Museum of Art, Maryland 2001 "May Wilson: Ridiculous Portraits and Snowflakes", Gracie Mansion Gallery, New York, City 2001 "Inside Out: Outside In-The Correspondence of Ray Johnson and May Wilson", Sonoma Museum of Visual Art, California 1991 "May Wilson: The New York Years", Gracie Mansion Gallery, New York City 1973 "Sneakers", Kornblee Gallery, New York City 1973 "Small Works: Selections from the Richard Brown Baker Collection of Contemporary Art", RISD Museum, Providence, Rhode Island 1971 Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. 1970 "Sculpture Annual 1970", Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City 1965 The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland 1962 The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 1957 Bookshop Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland Public collections Whitney Museum of American Art (New York City) The Baltimore Museum of Art (Baltimore, Maryland) Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn, New York) References William S. Wilson, "May Wilson: Constructing Woman (1905-1986)", in Ann Aptaker, ed., Ridiculous Portrait: The Art of May Wilson, ed. Ann Aptaker, Morristown, N.J.: Morris Museum, Camhi, Leslie, "Late Bloomer", Village Voice, December 18, 2001 Giles, Gretchen, "Cosmic Litterers: Artists Ray Johnson and May Wilson: Taking the Cake", "Northern California Bohemian," June 14–20, 2001 McCarthy, Gerard, "May Wilson: Homespun Rebel", Art in America, vol. 96, no. 8, September 2008, pp. 142–47 Sachs, Sid and Kalliopi Minioudaki, Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists, 1958-1968. Philadelphia: The University of the Arts, 2010, ISBN 978-0789210654 Wilson, William S. Art is a Jealous Lover: May Wilson: 1905-1986, andy warhol...
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1960s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Metal

Beach Houses - Original Watercolor Abstracted Colorful Red Cityscape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

"Eating and Drinking I", Surrealist, Red, Green, Yellow, Acrylic Painting, 2022
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Eating and Drinking I” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 24 x 30 inches in reds, greens and yellows against a neutral background. What at first glance appea...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Loving Kindness
Located in Brecon, Powys
Loving Kindness : 24ct gold leaf and original pigments. The exceptionally talented Sax Berlin produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece. "Buddha said…....
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Anita Roy Chowdhury - Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 11 x 15 inches, 2006 (Unframed & Delivered) Style : Her works manifest human figures, nude or draped in different poses and postu...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

Woman of Valor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The centerpiece of "Woman of Valor" is undoubtedly the woman's majestic afro hairstyle. In this artwork, the afro becomes a symbol of pride, cultural identity, and natural beauty. Historically associated with the Black community, the afro has been a powerful emblem of resistance, self-expression, and defiance against societal standards of beauty. By prominently featuring the afro, Edwin highlights the strength and resilience of women who embrace their heritage and challenge conventional norms. The woman's stern gaze in "Woman of Valor" captures the viewer's attention and evokes a sense of determination and self-assuredness. The intensity of her gaze serves as a reminder that strength does not always manifest through loud or overt actions. It can also be found in the quiet confidence and unwavering resolve of an individual who knows her worth and stands firm in her beliefs. Edwin skillfully portrays this inner strength, encouraging viewers to recognize and celebrate their own uniqueness. One of the most remarkable aspects of "Woman of Valor" is its celebration of individuality and authenticity. The woman depicted in the artwork stands as a testament to the power of embracing one's true self, regardless of societal expectations or pressures. By representing her with pride, Edwin inspires viewers to embrace their own identities and celebrate their personal journeys. The artwork encourages individuals to recognize the inherent strength and beauty that comes from being true to themselves. Edwin's attention to detail and mastery of his craft infuses "Woman of Valor" with emotional depth and resonance. The artist's use of color, light, and shadow adds depth and dimension to the woman's features, capturing her inner world and inviting viewers to connect with her on an emotional level. The artwork becomes a mirror that reflects the strength and determination within each viewer, inspiring them to embrace their own unique paths and stand tall in the face of adversity. Crixtover Edwin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Garden of Secrets - 21st Century, Textile, Flowers, Contemporary, Colorful
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Garden with Secrets, 2015 Mixed media (Signed on reverse) 25 H × 32 3/10 W × 7 9/10 D in 63.5 H × 82 W × 20 D cm Unique The small installations designed by Raluca Arnăutu remind us ...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Textile, Mixed Media

One eyed man - Collage, Synthetic Fur, Black
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
One eyed man, 2014 Textile collage on paper 6 4/5 × 4 7/10 in 17.2 × 12 cm Raluca Arnăutu creates a zoomorphic world, where animals from different worlds are mixed, resized, reconst...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Textile, Paper

'Bath of an Artist, ' by Tunde Darvay, Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2014
By Tunde Darvay
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 32.75" x 61.75" acrylic on canvas painting by Romanian artist, Tunde Darvay, features a wood frame of the artists' making. The horizontal mystical landscape is brightly painted with predominant colors of reds, blues, and greens. Surrealistic figures and animals emerge from the landscape and float out into space through the painted frame. "It is a special piece because instead of painting on wood, as I usually do, here I am reaching back to a somewhat more traditional way of painting on canvas. It is a statement of aesthetic credo depicting an artist who having finished one of her paintings is going through a symbolic rebirth. She is going through a ritual purification by divesting herself of her old self and taking responsibility for her views, principles, and emotions as she is boldly facing a society that is very different from her. " - Tunde Darvay "Influenced by the unique rural landscapes of Transylvania, the place where I was born and have spent most of my life, my paintings emphasize the shadow-line between the organic and the inorganic. My aesthetic worldview is profoundly mythical: it depicts a world in which color breathes life into inanimate things in order to conjure up playful, suggestive associations along a broad spectrum of themes and forms. Houses have smiling or grinning doors, cheerful, winking, or teary windows, depending on their moody personalities. Chimneys protrude as if they were limbs. Trees hold hands and dance together, witnessed by the curious glance of birds, cats, and fish from behind the bushes...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Acrylic, Canvas

Amber, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Four figures gather around a campfire in a dark forest. One tends to a large pot while the others carry a taxi cab. They are extracting color from the vehicle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Cheerleader 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Always be your BIGGEST cheerleader, first. Remember to stay true to yourself and have faith in yourself. Even on difficult days, never give up on making your dreams happen. Go after them with all that you are and work hard until they all become a reality. Good things take time, so remember to honor those little steps every day. Celebrate the small victories, as they are still accomplishments. All of these small steps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Surrealist Rooftops Collage
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Rita Boley Bolaffio (née Luzzatto; Trieste, Italy, 7 June 1898 - New York City, United States, 20 May 1995. Surrealist Rooftops. Collage on fabric, measures 19 x 34 inches framed. Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Mixed Media

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Fabric, Paper

ID Pass . III edition # 1 of 1, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
In this one of a kind original mixed media series I have composed my work from many elements with layers of texture. manipulate my photographs and drawings digitally or on papers. ...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Athena's Trinity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The unknown vibrancy/potential in every child lead to the inspiration for this painting. Irrespective of any race, we should never dispute the wisdom, and knowledge in little children but rather help them on the path of identifying their purpose This leads to the title Athena's trinity (Athena means goddess of wisdom and war). The figures at the back represent the wisdom and love in a child while the figure at the front represents the power instilled in a child that should never be looked down on. All of these traits are linked to one using Trinity. Every child should not be stripped of love and wisdom but tread their path to love and wisdom accompanied by power Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Afeez Aregbede...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Worldview, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Cheerleader 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Always be your BIGGEST cheerleader, first. Remember to stay true to yourself and have faith in yourself. Even on difficult days, never give up on making your dreams happen. Go after them with all that you are and work hard until they all become a reality. Good things take time, so remember to honor those little steps every day. Celebrate the small victories, as they are still accomplishments. All of these small steps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Companion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Afeez Aregbede...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Italian Pop Art Mixed Media Surrealist Painting Collage Gouache Emilio Tadini
Located in Surfside, FL
Emilio Tadini (1927-2002) Original Collage, Gouache and Watercolor painting. Dimensions: 41 X 29.5. framed. 39.75 X 28 artwork Emilio Tadini (1927 – 2002 ) was an Italian painter,...
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20th Century Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache

"Shakespeare"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The artwork is print on silk and it is limited edition. Shall we wander through realms surreal? Where Shakespeare's tales in moonlight reel. Midsummer's night, where fairies prance,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Silk

The Fall, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This is a contemporary interpretation of the fall of Adam and Eve," says artist Libby Ramage. A crimson snake rises in the background, watching their descent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

"The Lonely Crowd", surrealist, portrait, mixed media, acrylic painting
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “The Lonely Crowd” is a multi-colored acrylic painting on canvas with collage 40 x 60 inches. Blues, yellows and greens predominate while reds provide color accents. The...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Black & White
Located in Dallas, TX
​Antony Collings, also known as “ABC” is an international selling artist with a growing portfolio and social media following. His art has been displayed in galleries and exhibitions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Spray Paint, Screen

Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Hunter (Sagittarius)"
Located in San Diego, CA
A 19” x 25” x 1.25" Magic Realism Figurative Artwork by artist Evgeniya Golik. The artist uses Acrylic, Colored Pencils, Imitation Golf Leaf on Wood Panel. A certificate of authentic...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Queen of Swords" by Evgeniya Golik
Located in San Diego, CA
A 22” x 22” x 1" Magic Realism Figurative Artwork by artist Evgeniya Golik. This piece is a Mixed-media Aqueous Inkjet Embellished Print on Canvas. A certificate of authenticity wil...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Inkjet

Seated Woman, Mixed Media on Paper by Salvador Gonzales Escalona
Located in Long Island City, NY
Date: 2001 Gouache, Graphite and Pastel on Paper, signed and dated in pencil Image Size: 15.5 x 10.25 inches Size: 17.75 x 12 in. (45.09 x 30.48 cm)
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Early 2000s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Pastel, Gouache, Graphite

Hermits (blue butterfly Woman vintage lingerie surrealist oil painting sculpture
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Hermits is a tridimensional original painting on paper on branches depicting a woman next to a giant butterfly along a path in a dark night. keywords; butterfly, woman, lingerie, americana...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Driftwood, Laid Paper

Anya Simmons, Weymouth Harbour, Original Boat Art, Bright Devonshire Paintings
Located in Deddington, GB
Weymouth Harbour, Dorset. Original harbour painting. Mixed Media on board (Gesso, acrylic and acrylic inks). Image Size. 51cm x 38cm. Framed size. 75cm x 57cm x 4cm. Sold framed – Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Gesso, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media object collage by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for artis...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Found Objects, Mixed Media

Albatross, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A seventh-grade algebra homework, a book page, acrylic paint, and charcoal constitute artist Libby Ramage's whimsical mixed-media piece. She affixes pages of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Watercolor on paper with mixed media: )"Fertile Crescents" (long dogs)
Located in New York, NY
Shiri Mordechay's paintings are a whirlwind of emotion and complexity, drawing the viewer into a vibrant and dynamic world. Each piece is packed with countless details, your eyes are...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Matta. Entretiens Morphologiques. Notebook N°1, 1936-1944
Located in Roma, IT
The book includes an original Lithograph by Matta "Space Canalete". This Lithograph is Signed by the Artist and Numbered (46/100). The book includes: 283 pages+ 1 loose sh...
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1980s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper

Mirage (ex Reader's Digest Art Collection) Op Art Surreal renowned female artist
Located in New York, NY
Edna Andrade Mirage (de-accessioned from the Reader's Digest Art Collection), 1988 Original Collage painting on board Signed, titled & dated on the front; the back bears labels from Marian Locks Gallery & Readers Digest Association with inventory (RDA) number Original frame included with collection and gallery labels verso This is a unique work Exquisite 1980s collage on board painting (framed) titled "Mirage" by renowned female Op artist Edna Andrade...
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1980s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Meerkat & Coral Reef, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Judith & Donald
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is my adaptation of Gustav Klimt’s "Judith and the Head of Holofernes.” Klimt’s painting depicts the biblical character of Judit...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Surrealist mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Surrealist mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add mixed media created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Heejin Sutton, Libby Ramage, Michele Luger, and Max Ernst. Frequently made by artists working with Mixed Media, and Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Surrealist mixed media, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are also available. Prices for mixed media made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $112 and tops out at $179,950, while the average work sells for $1,711.

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