Some may say that I am a paranoid person, but I believe my art is just an expression of the time that I live in. A genius, very much like myself, named Albert Einstein, introduced a rather peculiar theory about reality and relativity and how time is relative and not fixed. In my work, The Persistence of Memory, there are soft, melted clocks all around which symbolize the relativity of space and time as presented in Mr. Einstein’s theory of special relativity. Also, the figure in the center is a fading creature, which is in a dream state. This shows that in dreams, one cannot know the exact shape or form of an object or figure. Many of you may think that time is rigid and definite, when it really is not! Just look at our dreams, and how time is so different and uncertain! In the same way, there are so many people in today’s society that are clinging to the old way of thinking. Now is the time where we realize that we’re in an undeterminable world. An acquaintance of mine, Sigmund Freud, is also studying the strange world of the subconscious. How interesting it is to hear about such strange epiphanies that he conceives in his mind! I believe that surrealism works hand in hand with those who are studying the subject of the subconscious/ unconscious. Surrealism is a prime example of our changing world and how it is necessary to plunge into the human mind. If anyone is interested in hearing more about this topic, I will be lecturing at the London International Surrealist Exhibition, and I guarantee it will be brilliant because, “I myself am Surrealism.”
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Greetings, Mr. Dalí-
ReplyDeleteI do not complement kids much, but I have beard of your talent in art and I want to encourage you to keep on painting and to express yourself, as I have in my life.
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ReplyDeleteMy Son, what a pleasure it is to see one of my own nation receive such acclaim from the powerful Americas. Although I dislike the art personally, your fame brings glory to your country and that is the greatest reward on Earth. Just make sure that there is not so much of revolutionary ideas in your work, I know you surrealists are known for that. I don't want to be a totalitarian who doesn't allow intellectual freedom, but if your arts send the wrong message or inspire rebellion, your death will come swiftly. I have enough problems as it is.
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What a horrid style of art. As soon as the Fuhrer takes over, I can guarantee that we the Nazis will destroy all your works of art. I can not even call it art. I myself am a collector of the arts and I know I would not pay a single Mark for such an hideous painting. Where is the realism? What are you trying to portray? Friends with Sigmund Freud and an exhibition in London, no wonder your "art" is so out of sorts.
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ReplyDeleteSurrealism is not a "horrid style of art" as Mr. Goering believes. In my opinion, Surrealism is a way of OUR expression. It is the modern time art. Although I am not a surrealist, I have experimented in that field of art. I am a Dadaist, but nonetheless, i still support your work. The Nazis cannot take our arts away.
-Hannah Höch