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This subreddit is for the free exchange of surreal visual art. Post your own work or that of other artists (please make sure to give credit)

Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur; however, many Surrealist artists and writers regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost, with the works being an artefact.

Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings.

Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur; however, many Surrealist artists and writers regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost, with the works being an artefact. Leader André Breton was explicit in his assertion that Surrealism was above all a revolutionary movement.

Surrealism developed out of the Dada activities during World War I and the most important center of the movement was Paris. From the 1920s onward, the movement spread around the globe, eventually affecting the visual arts, literature, film, and music of many countries and languages, as well as political thought and practice, philosophy, and social theory.

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entertained jester, by huleeb

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2025/02/03
12:56 UTC

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The Watchers Between Worlds

The Watchers Between Worlds

Charcoal

Step closer, and you will feel it—the weight of unseen gazes, the presence of those who exist just beyond the veil of perception. This piece is not merely an image; it is a portal, a captured moment where consciousnesses from different realms converge.

At first glance, a feline-like entity dominates the center, its piercing eyes both knowing and unreadable. There is something ancient in its gaze, something that has seen more than human lifetimes could hold. Surrounding it, forms emerge from the shadows—some humanoid, some reptilian, others slipping between definitions, as if shifting from one state of being to another.

A woman’s face lingers on the left, her expression neither welcoming nor hostile—simply aware. Has she been here before? Has she always been watching? Above her, a shadowed presence stirs, its form dissolving into the space around it, as though caught between dimensions.

At the bottom, a large entity observes with a calm yet unwavering intensity. It does not threaten, nor does it retreat. It is simply there, existing in the in-between, just as the others are.

And then there are the smaller faces—specters of awareness woven into the composition, whispering of worlds unseen, of watchers unknown. They do not call out, they do not demand attention, yet their presence is undeniable.

This is The Watchers Between Worlds—a glimpse into the threshold of realities, a moment where the seen and the unseen meet. Are you the observer, or are you the one being observed?

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2025/02/03
08:38 UTC

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I am but a shell of broken memories.

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2025/02/03
00:57 UTC

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Frankenstein 5000

Stress drawing using pastels, pencils, paint, you name it on paper

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2025/02/02
22:34 UTC

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Gnome Agenda 🍄

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2025/02/02
22:08 UTC

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"The poser"

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2025/02/02
19:32 UTC

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“Epicenter,” oils on canvas, by me.

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2025/02/02
19:16 UTC

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Untitled

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2025/02/02
16:08 UTC

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Mutual Destruction - Digital collage

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2025/02/02
14:46 UTC

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Made this in Blender

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2025/02/02
14:43 UTC

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a pilgrim's quest, by huleeb

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2025/02/02
13:56 UTC

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Delirium…

Photo taken by kore.cor.e (me) on Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, Tumblr, and Reels

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2025/02/02
06:44 UTC

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Out For A Walk

Edited a photo I took in Procreate

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2025/02/02
05:13 UTC

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I'm making FUNKYHEART, A Surreal 3D Platformer!! Please let me know what you think 💜💜

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2025/02/02
02:29 UTC

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Untitled paper collage

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2025/02/02
01:52 UTC

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Daniel Merriam ~ First of its Kind (2021)

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2025/02/02
00:28 UTC

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Thoughts on this painting

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2025/02/01
23:20 UTC

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Guardians of the Akashic Records

Charcoal 17x 14

This artwork reveals a convergence of beings—some humanoid, some otherworldly—woven together in silent communion. Their forms emerge and dissolve, interconnected by an unseen force, as if engaged in an exchange beyond language. At the heart of this composition is the presence of a book, a symbol of sacred knowledge, resting in the hands of a figure who exudes the wisdom of ages.

Each face tells a story, each gaze holds a question, and yet, they are all part of a singular consciousness—a collective intelligence safeguarding the knowledge of existence itself. Some appear contemplative, others seem to observe with quiet reverence, as if standing at the threshold of revelation.

The swirling connections between them evoke the Akashic Records, the ethereal archive where all memories, histories, and truths reside. This piece invites the viewer to step into that vast reservoir of wisdom, to feel the pull of forgotten knowing, and to recognize that knowledge is not merely written—it is lived, remembered, and transmitted across time and space.

Do you sense the whispers of the unseen? Do you feel the call to remember?

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2025/02/01
22:36 UTC

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'Reflecting Pool'. [digital compilation by me]

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2025/02/01
21:38 UTC

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Fossilized believes trap you in your own shell

By pupik.love on ig Gouache on paper

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2025/02/01
21:21 UTC

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The Troubles Came Upon King Saul

Gouache and marker on paper

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2025/02/01
21:09 UTC

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Fragile by pupik , thoughts?

Gouache on paper, Pupik.love on ig

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2025/02/01
17:00 UTC

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Spoonful

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2025/02/01
16:31 UTC

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The Overchiever

24x36” oil on canvas

Just trying to get more people to see my art. Thanks for looking!

18 Comments
2025/02/01
15:06 UTC

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