I feel like the The Surrealist movement resonates more with my artwork because I aim to achieve work that’s intentionally irrational and phantasmagorical. This movement came to be in 1924 with the publication of the “Manifesto of Surrealism” by the French poet and writer Andre Breton. Surrealism's origins are closely tied to the Dada movement. Dada's anti-art principles and rejection of logic and reason was a response to the aftermath of World War I, which helped shape surrealism. Many of the initial Surrealist artists were actually involved in the Dada movement prior to the formation of Surrealism.
When I work, I try to challenge perception and reality and try to invite the viewer into my demented absurd mind (which is basically the core concept of surrealism). While some artists try to reach perfection, I ask why? Why does my art need to make sense? Dreams don’t make sense, but our dreams do signify something in our waking life. It may be bizarre to the viewer, but to the painter, it is deep and personal. As someone who loves breaking social norms and embrace the unexpected, I strive to capture the surreality in my work. “Nightmare” is a piece I’m currently working on where my character is trying to destroy the demons in her head. The tentacles represent the negative thoughts that live in the giant’s head. In a way, this is my version of an exorcism.
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| Maria Ramos Nightmare 2025 Adobe Photoshop |
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