Surrealism on your wall?

Are you considering introducing art into your space? Not sure if a surrealist painting is the right fit for your decor? We have some tips for you 🙂

The art we choose to enrich our interiors with can significantly impact not only the overall decor of the space but also the atmosphere. Surrealist paintings give a space a unique character and a strong emotional charge, drawing attention and stimulating the imagination. The presence of surrealist works in the home can transform the atmosphere, introduce a sense of mystery, and allow for the creation of entirely new visual experiences.

Surrealist paintings influence space in several ways:

• Creating mood and evoking emotions: Surrealist works are full of symbols, unusual combinations, and otherworldly scenes, which often evoke strong emotions in viewers. Depending on the painting we choose to decorate our space, we can introduce an aura of mystery, unease, or conversely, inspire awe or reflection. Whether in a home, office, or public space, a surrealist painting can become a key element of the decor, a focal point that brings emotional depth and provokes thought.

 

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• Changing the perception of space: Surrealism, often playing with perspective, time, and reality, has the ability to blur or expand the boundaries of space. Surrealist paintings can suggest infinity, distant, unreal worlds, or unpredictable landscapes, which optically "open" a room to new dimensions. This makes the space more dynamic, flexible, and less confined by the physical limits of walls.

 

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• Stimulating the imagination: Surrealist painters often depict figures and scenes that at first glance seem impossible in "our" world. However, they encourage deeper contemplation, sparking the imagination and prompting reflection on what we are seeing. Decorating a space with such works can give residents or guests a sense of discovering hidden meanings, interpreting dreams, or blending reality and fantasy.
• Introducing contrast and intrigue: Modern, often minimalist and color-restrained interiors can provide the perfect backdrop for surrealist art, which offers intriguing contrast. In austere spaces, such a painting can draw attention and break the simplicity of the room. The added effect of placing a surrealist work in a simple, toned-down space is the introduction of unpredictability through the contrast of the muted environment and the colorful, strange, fantastical forms in the artwork. The sensations evoked by surrealist art can make an interior more fascinating, drawing attention and making it memorable.

 

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• Bringing an element of dreams into the space: Surrealist painters often referred to dreams and the subconscious in their works. Their paintings resemble irrational, unreal scenes. Placing such a painting in an interior introduces the atmosphere of dreamlike visions, blending reality with fantasy.
• Placement and size of the work: Depending on the size and location, a surrealist painting can dominate a space or serve as a separate element. A large piece placed in a central spot in a room can become the focal point of the space, while smaller pieces placed in less prominent areas may carry a more intimate atmosphere, encouraging closer interaction with the artwork and deeper reflection.

 

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• Personalization and individualism: Surrealism can become a way to express one's emotions and taste. Choosing a well-selected painting helps to express personality, reflect one's individual way of thinking, or showcase a different approach to traditional aesthetic norms. This can give even the most universal space a more personal and unique character.
• Creativity and inspiration: Surrealist paintings can help spark creativity, especially important in work environments. The unusual combinations of forms, abundance of symbols, deformed figures, and strange landscapes often present in surrealist works can stimulate employees' imaginations, inspire out-of-the-box thinking, and encourage more creative problem-solving.

 

FULL MOON, 2018

 

• Narrative element: Surrealist paintings often tell stories that are not straightforward but open to interpretation. They can stimulate discussions, exchanges of ideas, and reflections on the artwork's content, making them an ideal decorative element in spaces where people gather to talk, such as living rooms, cafes, galleries, or hotels. A surrealist painting can completely transform a space or become an element that introduces symbolism, emotions, and challenges. Such additions not only decorate the interior but also create a unique atmosphere. They speak volumes about the owner but also can serve as a starting point for discussions, exchanges of thoughts, and reflections on the artwork, making them a perfect fit not only for private spaces but also for hotels, cafes, lounges, or galleries.

 

PROPHECY - poster available HERE

Since surrealist art is very diverse and it may happen that the dream original artwork tailored to our taste is either unavailable or beyond our financial means, posters can be a helpful alternative. In our store, you will find many works by Mariusz Lewandowski, a Polish surrealist painter. They are available in the form of high-quality posters (ink prints, reproductions), made on excellent satin paper. And soon, Black Week will bring special prices on all collections featuring Mariusz Lewandowski's works! Spend Black Friday with us and stay longer :)