In this course, we will paint some pieces using one of the most influential styles of modern-day art:
"Pop Surrealism".
To find its origins, we need to take a look into Pop art, which was inspired from the culture of the masses and the expressions of urban art: graffiti, comics; usually known as "underground". We will find its intellectual expression in Dadaism and urban culture, as well as in Surrealism art.
Dave Cooper
Movements such as Dadaism and Surrealism had a strong component of rebelliousness against set standards, of rejection against society and ruling cultures. There was also some hopelessness towards the dark nature of humankind. The way of overcoming pessimism was in times a cynical sense of humour.
Víctor Castillo
They were also artistic currents which derived from the subconscious, freeing the imagination and impulses, trying to avoid rationality. It was thought that if the human mind had given birth to war, it needed to be avoided.
Glenn Barry
