Add "Sorry To Bother You" to the mix and there appears to be an Afro-Surrealism resurgence in Black cinema. Surrealism is the 20-century avant-garde artistic and literary movement that sought to stir the creative potential of the unconscious mind position seemingly irrational imagery adjacent to one another. Artist Salvador Dali is among the most respect of that era. Surrealism in film draws … [Read more...] about Get Out, Atlanta, Sorry to Bother You, and The Afro-Surrealist Film Movement
Afro-surrealism
The Afro-Surrealist art movement is a contemporary artistic movement that combines elements of Surrealism with the experiences and perspectives of African diaspora. This movement emerged in the early 21st century as a response to the lack of representation and inclusion of African diaspora in mainstream Surrealist art.
Afro-Surrealist artists often use fantastical, dreamlike imagery to explore the complex and often-painful experiences of the African diaspora, as well as to challenge and subvert traditional notions of reality and identity. These artists often draw inspiration from African folklore and mythology, as well as from the history of the African diaspora, to create works that are both beautiful and thought-provoking.
The Afro-Surrealist art movement has been gaining traction in recent years, with many artists and galleries showcasing the work of these talented and unique creators. If you are interested in learning more about Afro-Surrealism and the artists who are shaping this movement, be sure to check out the work of Afro-Surrealist artists such as Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, Kudzanai Chiurai, and Ellen Gallagher.
Christie Neptune Surreal Video Art: An Afro-Surrealist Sci-fi Future
Christie Neptune's "She Fell from Normalcy" Stills Note On Surrealism, Past and Present Followers of contemporary surreal art, and perhaps this blog, may forget that surrealism (and it's precursor, Dada) were politically inspired art movements. Dada's "anti-philosophy" developed in reaction to World War I. Surrealism became notorious for many reasons. One of these was affiliating … [Read more...] about Christie Neptune Surreal Video Art: An Afro-Surrealist Sci-fi Future