Surrealist Mixed Media

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A woman's face with downcast eyes emerges in a vibrant collage. Her expression is peaceful yet intense. Intricate patterns, dots, and botanical elements surroun...

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Artist Yamilet Sempe explores the spiritual journey toward love, connection, and inner truth. Her work reflects a search for the divine, inspired by the belief ...

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Artist Yamilet Sempe draws inspiration from the spiritual symbolism of goblins. Across many cultures, these magical forest dwellers are seen as guardians of nat...

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A stone structure rises from a dreamy landscape. The blue and gold tones create a surreal and sacred atmosphere. Artist Yamilet Sempe drew inspiration from the ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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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...

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"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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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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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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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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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.

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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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"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...