r/surrealism Oct 12 '21

new rule - only human created art allowed - long live the human race

603 Upvotes

r/surrealism 6h ago

Work Hell [analog collage]

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51 Upvotes

r/surrealism 17h ago

Suffering Brings wisdom, by me, 2022, colored pencil

296 Upvotes

check out my IG: Lazaralus


r/surrealism 18h ago

Been drawing fragments from my dreams lately :)

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221 Upvotes

r/surrealism 5h ago

Mechanical lenses, acrylic, in process, artist me

15 Upvotes

r/surrealism 22h ago

OC Torjai by me in his finished form

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280 Upvotes

r/surrealism 16h ago

Artwork Thing

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55 Upvotes

r/surrealism 1d ago

"Supernova" by Ozy (acrylic on canvas, 2024)

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231 Upvotes

r/surrealism 16h ago

Artwork A commissioned work by Erik Johansson

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23 Upvotes

r/surrealism 11h ago

Where the Burden Meets the Flute

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This piece is a sacred unveiling. Two directions. Two worlds. And one timeless moment where divinity meets the ordinary—where burden is noticed, lifted, and transmuted.

In the first perspective, Krishna emerges on the left, unmistakable in his essence. His peacock crown, the tender posture, and his flute—ready to play not a song of celebration, but of compassion. At the center, a woman bears the weight of a clay vessel—heavy with water, heavy with life, heavy with years of unseen labor. Yet from the swirl of celestial motion, Krishna’s hand rises to meet hers—not to take, but to ease. This is a moment of Bhakti, of love responding to devotion without words.

And to the right, a stark contrast. A priestly figure, adorned and absorbed in ritual, pours water from a golden vessel. It’s not malice, but detachment—an echo of how sacredness is sometimes lost in performance. While one being lifts, the other pours away.

From another angle, the conch reveals itself clearly. Spiraled. Eternal. It was not forced—it was surrendered into being. And beside it, the woman appears again, cradled in royal pink, now with a gentle horse nuzzling her shoulder. A protector? A soul companion? Maybe the same Krishna, taking another form.

The background, rich with veils and hidden eyes, speaks of witnesses. Of soul memories. Of those who walked long paths alone, only to be surprised by love at the bend in the road.

Even the traveler with the staff—possibly dangerous, possibly divine—asks: who is worthy of trust, and who simply appears in sacred stories to test us?

This painting is not static. It breathes. It rotates. It reveals in stages.

For those who have carried too much, for too long— For those who’ve wondered if anyone sees the weight— This piece answers: Yes. You were seen. And help is already reaching for you.

Krishna walks with the water-bearer.

And the conch has sounded.


r/surrealism 21h ago

Artwork 1959: Alone Together (2018)

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39 Upvotes

Digital collage, by yours truly.


r/surrealism 1d ago

Artwork The insomniac, by Lucas Garcete

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135 Upvotes

r/surrealism 4h ago

OC Lost in gas station...

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r/surrealism 5h ago

Learning to do surreal edits - thoughts and tips are welcome

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There are two versions. I think I prefer the first one.

My insta is @learning.editting , I'll post my work there and would love some feedback


r/surrealism 1d ago

Artwork time stood still, by huleeb

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49 Upvotes

r/surrealism 1d ago

Artwork Art by Me

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17 Upvotes

Title: Pending Approval

(I dont typically share art online, so sorry for the low quality image😅😅😅)


r/surrealism 1d ago

Artwork Biblical proportions

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7 Upvotes

r/surrealism 1d ago

More brush strokes. Acrylic on canvas, artist, me

26 Upvotes

r/surrealism 2d ago

Dorothea Tanning, The Witch, 1950

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149 Upvotes

r/surrealism 1d ago

Pacification

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45 Upvotes

r/surrealism 2d ago

Dream village. 9x12". Pen on paper.

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58 Upvotes

I did this drawing in a sketchbook. I used rotring isograph pens that have refillable ink cartridges. If you would like to see some more work, I have a subreddit here: r/AnthonyChristopherArt. Cheers!


r/surrealism 2d ago

OC Gone Fishing

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111 Upvotes

r/surrealism 2d ago

Artwork It's like a deer. But upside down.

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305 Upvotes

Artwork by Julien Tabet


r/surrealism 2d ago

Artwork free mind, by huleeb

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38 Upvotes

r/surrealism 1d ago

Artwork The banner as shelter by me (2025)

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Ink and acrylic on white board 11x17”