Surreal Landscapes
Show Theme
Artists were encouraged to explore themes of the subconscious mind, dreams, and the afterlife, showcasing the imaginary and fantastical boundaries of possibility. Surrealism allows us to confront our fears and unravel the hidden patterns and symbols that shape our thoughts and beliefs evoking a sense of wonder or mystery in a landscape format.
Our Artists
1st Prize -- Christine Wend "Temptations"
2nd Prize -- Stephanie Zing "A Cup of Tea"
3rd Prize -- Lou Swimmer "Dog Dreams"
Other Participants in alphabetical order by last name:
Manasa Thimmiya Appaneravanda, Sarah Davis, Julie Fluke, Susan Frazier, David Jacobs, Jean Kimble, Michael Levin, Christopher Onstad, Pat Sloane, Aaron Smith, Terri Williams, and Heather Joi Yount.
Artificial Intelligence Originated or Derived Submittals from Ray Lynch Blank, Jaden Milne, and Craig Nusio.
If you are an artist and submitted artwork but were not selected as a participant in this show we want to encourage all artists to know that we value and appreciate your skill, talent, and time. Selection by our jury is entirely up to them and they work to meet the guidelines for the show. Other reasons an artwork may not be included could be an incomplete submission form, images that did not follow our submission guidelines or there were issues or concerns about copyright or other guideline rules that were not followed.
We thank all artists who submitted and congratulate those who were selected or won recognition. Please check out our current calls for entry and check back as new calls are posted periodically.
Art is posted in random order except for the first, second, and third place recognition winners.
Art Gallery
Temptations -- Christine Wend, 1st Prize Acrylic, Ink, Gouche
I grew up attending religious schools and much of my art reflects that influence as I had many questions about the teachings I was given and the sacred texts that were taught. I changed schools many times in the first 10 years of my schooling because I asked uncomfortable questions. Eventually I was put into public school systems. But
A Cup of Tea -- Stephanie Zing, 2nd Prize Tempera Paint, Ink
I have always had extremely detailed and movie-like dreams that often include bizaree images and snippets of detail from recent occurrences. I've made a practice of writing my dreams down for years and have been trying my hand at recapturing the imagery while painting. When I paint my dreams, I get in "the zone" and use stream of conscio
Dog Dreams -- Lou Swimmer, 3rd Place Acrylic Paint, Ink, Collage
I love dogs and I love skateboarding though I can't do it as well as I once could. I recently lost my pup and imagine him playing on a playground in some otherworldly place. I have a skewed perspective of how things might look in other realities which I think fits with surreal style. I love mixing media to come up with an interesting
Blau Blum -- Heather Joi Yount, Acrylic Paint
My Funeral -- Manasa Thimmiya Appaneravanda, Watercolor and Tempera Paint
Inner Child -- Terri Williams, Acrylic Paint
Surreal Landscape Artificial Intelligence Gallery
"Blank Faces" submitted by Ray Lynch Blank
"Almost Heaven" submitted by Jaden Milne
"As Above" submitted by Craig Nusio