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The Forest (La forêt) by Max Ernst (~1928) (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by NexiusLobster@lemmy.world to c/traditional_art@lemmy.world
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[–] potterpockets@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I really like Ernst’s work, and am kinda surprised Holywood hasnt made a biopic about his life yet. Pretty much believed his pet bird from his childhood that died was reincarnated as his sister. Had no formal artistic training other than being interested in the art of patients living in asylums. Fought in WWI. Was part of a thrupple in France.

When WWII broke out he was arrested by the French for being German. Then France fell and he was arrested by the Gestapo for his surrealist art (and preciously having married a Jewish woman). Escaped and fled to America until the 50’s.

[–] NexiusLobster@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

It's pretty rare to see artists having backstories that are just as intriguing as their works!

[–] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I lived in a forest as a kid and believe me, forests in darkness have something very creepy. Your brain will make you see patterns where there are none, like figures and even faces. This work is intense, because it masterfully plays with that effect. Im almost sure it will give me nightmares if I stare at it for too long. Very impressive picture!

[–] NexiusLobster@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I really do feel like I can look at this painting for hours and hours and let my eyes find new unexplored patterns as I get lost in the canvas.

[–] God_Is_Love@reddthat.com 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Woah this gives me so many emotions and I'm not even sure how to describe them

[–] NexiusLobster@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It looks alien and scary to me

[–] God_Is_Love@reddthat.com 2 points 11 months ago

For sure, but at the same time I want to go deeper into it?

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I know no context about this painting. But I am making a game, and what this painting is saying is inspiring. The sharp angles and straight lines, mixed in with the natural fall colors and winding lines. It speaks doom, but at the same time, a new beginning. The circle in the middle presenting the cycle is complete.