Surrealist
Surrealism - expressing the imagination as revealed in dreams, free of the conscious control of reason and convention.
Surrealist art is about:
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joining of objects in unusual combinations
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Natural laws are reversed
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Scale change
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Double Image echo and repeat
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Symbols
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Distortion






Part 1

Part 2






Surrealist Collage Project
Theme: My Dream
Style: Surrealist
Technique: Collage
Aim:
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To create a collage
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Learn about Surrealism
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Notice something you never notice before
Size:
295 X 210mm
Material:
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Sketchbook (295X210mm)
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Scissor
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Glue stick
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Magazine, newspaper, ...
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Drawing Paper (295X210mm)
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Pencil
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Envelope
Procedures:
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Search and collect images. ( store the images in an envelope)
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Look for images that will be used for your background. ( from the magazine, newspaper...)
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Add other elements/objects that represent your personality; likes, dislikes, hobbies...
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Making image adjustments so that the color, contrast and brightness of all the objects work with the background.
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Design, cut, and paste your name and Block on your sketchbook cover
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Stick your images on the sketchbook size paper
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Store your spare images in an envelope
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Paste your finished artwork on your sketchbook cover
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Laminate your cover
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Have fun
Part 3
Artist Statement:
Write down your artist statement on your sketchbook/ on your pocket.
What is your dream?
Which Surrealist character that you are using in your design?
What does it mean for you?
Why you are choosing images?