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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
Dogs Fighting -- Pelea de Perros
By German Perez
Located in Troy, NY
At the center of the pictorial space are two creatures boldly outlined in black with their backs to each other. One is bright red, and to his left, is his opponent in dark yellow. The artist calls this a fight between two dogs, a word-play when said in Spanish. On the canvas we find splashes of color, chalk and other unique lines by the artist. This piece was specifically painted to be shown at the Martinez...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Dogs Fighting -- Pelea de Perros
Dogs Fighting -- Pelea de Perros

German Perez
Dogs Fighting -- Pelea de Perros, 2004

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Anita Roy Chowdhury
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

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"

Anita Roy Chowdhury
Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", 2006

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Anita Roy Chowdhury
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Anita Roy Chowdhury - Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 22 x 30 inches, 2004 (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

Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"

Anita Roy Chowdhury
Untitled, Figurative, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", 2004

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

Materials

Pastel, Gouache, Graphite

Seated Woman, Mixed Media on Paper by Salvador Gonzales Escalona
Seated Woman, Mixed Media on Paper by Salvador Gonzales Escalona

Salvador Gonzales Escalona
Seated Woman, Mixed Media on Paper by Salvador Gonzales Escalona, 2001

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

Surrealist Rooftops Collage
Surrealist Rooftops Collage

Rita Boley Bolaffio
Surrealist Rooftops Collage, ca. 1950

Jardin: After Monet. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A riotous explosion from the palette of Sax Berlin. This garden uses the beautiful colours familiar to those who have travelled the southern reaches of France and used to such amazin...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Oil, Acrylic

Jardin: After Monet. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Jardin: After Monet. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting

Sax Berlin
Jardin: After Monet. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, 2021

"Surprise in the Garden", Surrealist, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2008
By John Baker
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

"Surprise in the Garden", Surrealist, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2008
"Surprise in the Garden", Surrealist, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2008

John Baker
"Surprise in the Garden", Surrealist, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2008, 2008

Bella Leaf, Original Painting
By Diana Rosa
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Bella Leaf, Original Painting
Bella Leaf, Original Painting

Diana Rosa
Bella Leaf, Original Painting, 2024

Sunshine Bouquet - Original Collage Floral Whimsical Still Life Boot Artwork
By Maria C. Bernhardsson
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

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Sunshine Bouquet - Original Collage Floral Whimsical Still Life Boot Artwork
Sunshine Bouquet - Original Collage Floral Whimsical Still Life Boot Artwork

Maria C. Bernhardsson
Sunshine Bouquet - Original Collage Floral Whimsical Still Life Boot Artwork, 2024

His Words Came Back to Get Him, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
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

His Words Came Back to Get Him, Original Painting
His Words Came Back to Get Him, Original Painting

Darlene McElroy
His Words Came Back to Get Him, Original Painting, 2024

Hands, Mid Century mod Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
MAN RAY Hands, 1966 Mixed Media: Silkscreen on Plexiglass Published by Gemini GEL Measurements: Image: 20"h x 16"w sheet plexi: 25.5"h x 19.5"w overall (with frame): 26.75"h x 20.75...
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1960s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Engraving, Screen

Hands, Mid Century mod Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)
Hands, Mid Century mod Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)

Man Ray
Hands, Mid Century mod Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61), 1966

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

Madonna 1997. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm
Madonna 1997. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm

Gunars Krollis
Madonna 1997. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm, 1997

Mod Surrealist 1970's Drawing Watercolor Painting Jungle Fantasy, Unicorn, Lion
Located in Surfside, FL
Jungle fantasy Scene, Ink, Colored ink and color watercolor surreal fantasy scene, birds, giraffes, alligators, snakes, turtles, storks, unicorn and maiden in a tepee, lions and elephants. Laurence L. Donovan Jr. (1927-2001) was a poet, artist, and English professor at the University of Miami, best known for his poetry, much of which was inspired by Florida’s natural beauty. Donovan grew up in southern Florida. His parents were Ruth and Laurence Donovan...
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1970s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Ink, Watercolor

Mod Surrealist 1970's Drawing Watercolor Painting Jungle Fantasy, Unicorn, Lion
Mod Surrealist 1970's Drawing Watercolor Painting Jungle Fantasy, Unicorn, Lion

Laurence Donovan
Mod Surrealist 1970's Drawing Watercolor Painting Jungle Fantasy, Unicorn, Lion, 1974

Sans Titre Original Mixed Media (1)
By Roberto Matta
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: Sans Titre Original Mixed Media (1) Medium: Mixed Media on paper Signed: Hand Signed Measurements: 12" x 17" Framed: 22.5" x 27" Certificate of Authe...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Sans Titre Original Mixed Media (1)
Sans Titre Original Mixed Media (1)

Roberto Matta
Sans Titre Original Mixed Media (1)

Beach Houses - Original Watercolor Abstracted Colorful Red Cityscape
By Maria C. Bernhardsson
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

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Beach Houses - Original Watercolor Abstracted Colorful Red Cityscape
Beach Houses - Original Watercolor Abstracted Colorful Red Cityscape

Maria C. Bernhardsson
Beach Houses - Original Watercolor Abstracted Colorful Red Cityscape, 2022

Israeli Mixed Media Painting, Tumarkin Abstract Surrealist Photo Collage
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Surrealist Photo collage with painting. Mixed Media with or about Amos Keinan the Israeli Playwright and journalist. Yigal Tumarkin (also Igael Tumarkin) (born 1933) is an Israeli painter and sculptor. Biography Peter Martin Gregor Heinrich Hellberg (later Yigal Tumarkin) was born in Dresden, Germany. His father, Martin Hellberg, was a German theater actor and director. His mother, Berta Gurevitch and his stepfather, Herzl Tumarkin, immigrated to Mandate Palestine when he was two. Tumarkin served in the Israeli Navy. After completing his military service, he studied sculpture in Ein Hod, a village of artists near Mount Carmel. Art career Igael Tumarkin, 1980 Among Tumarkin's best known works are the Holocaust memorial in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv and his sculptures commemorating fallen soldiers in the Negev. Tumarkin is also a theoretician and stage designer. In the 1950s, Tumarkin worked in East Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris. Upon his return to Israel in 1961, he became a driving force behind the break from the charismatic monopoly of lyric abstraction there. Tumarkin created assemblages of found objects, generally with violent Expressionist undertones and decidedly unlyrical color. Hebrew. His determination to "be different" influenced his younger Israeli colleagues. The furor generated around Tumarkin's works, such as the old pair of trousers stuck to one of his pictures, intensified the mystique surrounding him.Tumarkin has worked extensively in the medium of printmaking, producing over three hundred prints. He was encouraged by the print studios founded during those years in the USA, where prominent artists such as Jasper Jones...
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1960s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Silver Gelatin

Israeli Mixed Media Painting, Tumarkin Abstract Surrealist Photo Collage
Israeli Mixed Media Painting, Tumarkin Abstract Surrealist Photo Collage

Igael Tumarkin
Israeli Mixed Media Painting, Tumarkin Abstract Surrealist Photo Collage

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

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Paper, Acrylic

Surrealist Mixed Media Sculptural Assemblage, 'Toucan'.
Surrealist Mixed Media Sculptural Assemblage, 'Toucan'.

Derek Carruthers
Surrealist Mixed Media Sculptural Assemblage, 'Toucan'.

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Athena's Trinity
Athena's Trinity

Afeez Aregbede
Athena's Trinity, 2023

Worldview, Original Painting
By Jennifer Ross
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Worldview, Original Painting
Worldview, Original Painting

Jennifer Ross
Worldview, Original Painting, 2024

Girl in Green
By Daniel Oguche Junior
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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Girl in Green
Girl in Green

Daniel Oguche Junior
Girl in Green, 2023

Amber, Original Painting
By Michael Wedge
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Amber, Original Painting
Amber, Original Painting

Michael Wedge
Amber, Original Painting, 2023

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

Materials

Found Objects, Paper, Mixed Media

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Collage Found-Object American
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Collage Found-Object American

Philip Kuznicki
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Collage Found-Object American, 2020

"The Two Dummies", surrealist, brown, tan, grey, mixed media, acrylic painting
By John Baker
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “The Two Dummies” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 32 x 24 x 1.5 inches wide in browns, tans and greys with red and yellow accents. The wooden neck lever of the ventriloquist suggests that he is in reality the dummy of the young boy; and yet, impossibly, both seem to be the dummies of one another! Regardless, the brightness of the props on the prop table...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"The Two Dummies", surrealist, brown, tan, grey, mixed media, acrylic painting
"The Two Dummies", surrealist, brown, tan, grey, mixed media, acrylic painting

John Baker
"The Two Dummies", surrealist, brown, tan, grey, mixed media, acrylic painting, 2023

Enemonalisa
By Daniel Oguche Junior
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Enemonalisa" is a thought-provoking artwork by the talented artist Daniel Oguche Junior, which brings a unique and powerful reinterpretation of the iconic Mona Lisa portrait. In thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal

Enemonalisa
Enemonalisa

Daniel Oguche Junior
Enemonalisa, 2022

"Self Chaperone", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 2020
By John Baker
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

"Self Chaperone", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 2020
"Self Chaperone", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 2020

John Baker
"Self Chaperone", Surrealist, Portrait, Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 2020, 2020

"Lady Gaia - Eyes" Metal Edition Yellow-Toned Abstract Figurative Print on Metal
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow-toned abstract surrealist figurative print on metal by artist Vic Lee / Victor Lee. The work depicts a young lady in a dainty dress with a print of koi fishes in a pond. The l...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Metal

"Lady Gaia - Eyes" Metal Edition Yellow-Toned Abstract Figurative Print on Metal
"Lady Gaia - Eyes" Metal Edition Yellow-Toned Abstract Figurative Print on Metal

Victor Lee
"Lady Gaia - Eyes" Metal Edition Yellow-Toned Abstract Figurative Print on Metal, 2014

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

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Woman of Valor
Woman of Valor

Crixtover Edwin
Woman of Valor, 2022

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Young Shall Grow (Camouflage 2)
Young Shall Grow (Camouflage 2)

Afeez Aregbede
Young Shall Grow (Camouflage 2), 2023

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Cheerleader 1
Cheerleader 1

Iyiola Odunayo
Cheerleader 1, 2023

Italian Pop Art Mixed Media Surrealist Painting Collage Gouache Emilio Tadini
By 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

Italian Pop Art Mixed Media Surrealist Painting Collage Gouache Emilio Tadini
Italian Pop Art Mixed Media Surrealist Painting Collage Gouache Emilio Tadini

Emilio Tadini
Italian Pop Art Mixed Media Surrealist Painting Collage Gouache Emilio Tadini

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

Materials

Mixed Media

Contemporary Surrealistic Mixed Media Collage of Hands, Eyes, and Chess Pieces
Contemporary Surrealistic Mixed Media Collage of Hands, Eyes, and Chess Pieces

Melissa Grimes
Contemporary Surrealistic Mixed Media Collage of Hands, Eyes, and Chess Pieces, 21st Century

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...
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American

Philip Kuznicki
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American, 2018

Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Prosperity ((Ace of Pentacles)
Located in San Diego, CA
A 17” x 21” x 1" Magic Realism Figurative Artwork by artist Evgeniya Golik. The artist uses Pastel, Colored Pencil, Acrylic, & Imitation Golf Leaf on Toned paper. A certificate of au...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Gel Pen, Color Pencil

Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Prosperity ((Ace of Pentacles)
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Prosperity ((Ace of Pentacles)

Evgeniya Golik
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Prosperity ((Ace of Pentacles), 2024

Meerkat & Coral Reef, Original Painting
By Heejin Sutton
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Meerkat & Coral Reef, Original Painting
Meerkat & Coral Reef, Original Painting

Heejin Sutton
Meerkat & Coral Reef, Original Painting, 2019

Musical Prodigies, Original Painting
By Jennifer Ross
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Musical Prodigies, Original Painting
Musical Prodigies, Original Painting

Jennifer Ross
Musical Prodigies, Original Painting, 2022

Albatross, Original Painting
By Libby Ramage
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Albatross, Original Painting
Albatross, Original Painting

Libby Ramage
Albatross, Original Painting, 2022

One more (vintage golfer yellow shirt wood painting sculpture tridimensional)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
One More is a tridimensional original painting on paper on branches depicting a golfer playing on a field on a sunny day. keywords; golfer, yellow shirt,...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Driftwood, Oil, Laid Paper

One more (vintage golfer yellow shirt wood painting sculpture tridimensional)
One more (vintage golfer yellow shirt wood painting sculpture tridimensional)

Rudolf Kosow
One more (vintage golfer yellow shirt wood painting sculpture tridimensional), 2023

Black Panther & Coral Reef
By Heejin Sutton
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

Materials

Mixed Media

Black Panther & Coral Reef
Black Panther & Coral Reef

Heejin Sutton
Black Panther & Coral Reef, 2018

The Fall, Original Painting
By Libby Ramage
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

Materials

Mixed Media

The Fall, Original Painting
The Fall, Original Painting

Libby Ramage
The Fall, Original Painting, 2023

Annemarie Petri - "Interior of an Zoologist" - turtle - edition size 25
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Annemarie Petri - "Interior of an Zoologist". Surrealism, imaginary cities, fantasy, mirage, etching. Technique: Etching/monoprint, highest technical level with 8-15 plates. Editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Monoprint

Annemarie Petri - "Interior of an Zoologist" - turtle - edition size 25

Annemarie Petri
Annemarie Petri - "Interior of an Zoologist" - turtle - edition size 25, 2001

Empreinte Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
13BIS . Novembre 2022 collage et impression numérique jet d'encre pigmentaire sur papier coton 310g . numéroté 10/13. et signé au dos par 13bis . 13bis , street artiste collagiste ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

Empreinte Jean Cocteau
Empreinte Jean Cocteau

13bis
Empreinte Jean Cocteau, 2022

Lemon Flowers - Original Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork
By Maria C. Bernhardsson
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Lemon Flowers - Original Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork
Lemon Flowers - Original Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork

Maria C. Bernhardsson
Lemon Flowers - Original Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork, 2024

Quando la Luna Llora
By Tomo Mori
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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Quando la Luna Llora
Quando la Luna Llora

Tomo Mori
Quando la Luna Llora, 2011

Howdy! (Roses) - Original Blue Floral Arrangement in Boot Still Life Artwork
By Maria C. Bernhardsson
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Howdy! (Roses) - Original Blue Floral Arrangement in Boot Still Life Artwork
Howdy! (Roses) - Original Blue Floral Arrangement in Boot Still Life Artwork

Maria C. Bernhardsson
Howdy! (Roses) - Original Blue Floral Arrangement in Boot Still Life Artwork, 2024

"Fountain and Fan", Surreal, White, Red, Blue, Oil, Monotype, Mixed Media, 1998
Located in Natick, MA
“Fountain and Fan” by artist Mary Spencer is a 22.5 x 30 inch surreal mixed media painting on paper with dominant colors of blue, red and white. The painting is signed and dated on t...
Category

1990s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Monotype

"Fountain and Fan", Surreal, White, Red, Blue, Oil, Monotype, Mixed Media, 1998
"Fountain and Fan", Surreal, White, Red, Blue, Oil, Monotype, Mixed Media, 1998

Mary Spencer
"Fountain and Fan", Surreal, White, Red, Blue, Oil, Monotype, Mixed Media, 1998, 1998

Chroessi Schnell - "Y 2 US" - surrealist abstract forms of a dream
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Chroessi Schnell - "Y 2 US". Surrealism, abstract forms, dream universe. This work is inspired by the sad story of the environment until today. Fading eco-systems, more and more co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Chroessi Schnell - "Y 2 US" - surrealist abstract forms of a dream

Chroessi Schnell
Chroessi Schnell - "Y 2 US" - surrealist abstract forms of a dream, 2017-2018

Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. Dreams in Pink was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen .Dreams in Pink by Brian Sanchez shows the hyperrealism of modern Cuban art...
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal

Brian Sanchez
Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal, 2023

Sound and Silence, Original Painting
By John Gardner
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Sound and Silence" is part of my newest series of mixed media works. I meticulously hand cut from vintage paper. The work is collage and thread on heavyweigh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Sound and Silence, Original Painting
Sound and Silence, Original Painting

John Gardner
Sound and Silence, Original Painting, 2017

Spirit
By John Gardner
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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Spirit
Spirit

John Gardner
Spirit, 2016

Loving Kindness
By Sax Berlin
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…....
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Loving Kindness

Sax Berlin
Loving Kindness, 2016

Annemarie Petri - "The city on the move" - edition size 1
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Annemarie Petri - "The city on the move". Surrealism, imaginary cities, fantasy, mirage, etching. Technique: Etching/monoprint, highest technical level w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Monoprint

Annemarie Petri - "The city on the move" - edition size 1

Annemarie Petri
Annemarie Petri - "The city on the move" - edition size 1, 2019

I Only Have Eyes for You, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

I Only Have Eyes for You, Original Painting
I Only Have Eyes for You, Original Painting

Darlene McElroy
I Only Have Eyes for You, Original Painting, 2024

Good eye Easter egg sculpture, Pair of 2 eggs. One standing and one lying down
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Good eye ceramic egg sculpture for home, office decor, collector piece. handmade in the picturesque village Arsuf in Israel is an art piece for designers and architects as well as home owners. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe Zimmerman...
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic, Underglaze, Pigment

Good eye Easter egg sculpture, Pair of 2 eggs. One standing and one lying down
Good eye Easter egg sculpture, Pair of 2 eggs. One standing and one lying down

Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe Zimmerman
Good eye Easter egg sculpture, Pair of 2 eggs. One standing and one lying down, 2019

Matta. Entretiens Morphologiques. Notebook N°1, 1936-1944
By Sebastian Matta
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...
Category

1980s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper

Matta. Entretiens Morphologiques. Notebook N°1, 1936-1944
Matta. Entretiens Morphologiques. Notebook N°1, 1936-1944

Sebastian Matta
Matta. Entretiens Morphologiques. Notebook N°1, 1936-1944, 1987

Surrealist Intaglio Mixed Media Monotype on handmade paper
By Mikulas Kravjansky
Located in Surfside, FL
This intaglio mixed media unique monoprint is on heavy hand made paper with beautiful deckled edges on all sides. it is a Surrealist image with nude figures and planets. This monoty...
Category

1990s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Handmade Paper

Surrealist Intaglio Mixed Media Monotype on handmade paper
Surrealist Intaglio Mixed Media Monotype on handmade paper

Mikulas Kravjansky
Surrealist Intaglio Mixed Media Monotype on handmade paper, 1999

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...
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Watercolor on paper with mixed media: )"Fertile Crescents" (long dogs)
Watercolor on paper with mixed media: )"Fertile Crescents" (long dogs)

Shiri Mordechay
Watercolor on paper with mixed media: )"Fertile Crescents" (long dogs), 2023

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...
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Inkjet

Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Queen of Swords" by Evgeniya Golik
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Queen of Swords" by Evgeniya Golik

Evgeniya Golik
Magic Realism Figurative Artwork, "Queen of Swords" by Evgeniya Golik, 2020

Judith & Donald
By Johanna Schwarzbeck
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...
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Judith & Donald
Judith & Donald

Johanna Schwarzbeck
Judith & Donald, 2019

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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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