Pop Surrealism

Historical Perspectives • Contemporary Expression • Pop Surrealism
❖ Sister Exhibitions: Center for Families & Animals (Family Spirals)

Emerging from the convergence of fine art and popular culture, our Pop Surrealism gallery embraces narrative, symbolism, and dreamlike imagery to explore emotional and philosophical questions. Its artists frequently portray animals as sentient companions, spiritual messengers, or embodiments of memory and transformation. Through imagination and metaphor, these works remind us that our connections with other beings often transcend words, finding expression in stories, symbols, and shared wonder.

Lisa Luree, Eternal Bliss. 2015. USA.

Lisa Luree, Eternal Bliss. 2015. 30 x 24 in. Private Collection. Added with permission from the artist.

Artist Statement: “This piece was commissioned by a beautiful family with a kindred love of dogs! I so enjoy painting meaningful memorial pieces that remind us of those special beings that live on in our hearts. I hope to see all my beloved pets at the Rainbow Bridge.”

Matthew Inman, I have Firsthand Experience with an Undead Parrot, 2014. USA

Matthew Inman. I have Firsthand Experience with an Undead Parrot. 2014. Image from a graphic series, published in The Oatmeal.
Matthew Inman, I have Firsthand Experience with an Undead Parrot. 2014. Image from a graphic series, published in The Oatmeal.

From the graphic series published in The Oatmeal. See part two, focusing on Grump’s burial, here.

Learn more about parrots from the beautiful, moving documentary, Parrots Confidential, part of PBS’ Nature series. For a story on the life, trauma and death of Malachi, a captured coral pink Moluccan Cockatoo, read Gay Bradshaw’s memorial here.

Historical Perspectives • Contemporary Expression • Pop Surrealism
❖ Sister Exhibitions: Center for Families & Animals (Family Spirals)