Michael Cheval’s Vibrant Masterpieces Reveal the Hidden Strangeness of Our Existence

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A master of the unexpected, Michael Cheval is a contemporary artist who wields a wild imagination. His surrealist paintings, drawings, and portraits aren’t mere depictions; they’re reality turned inside-out, a portal into the depths of the human psyche and the inherent paradoxes of existence.

Cheval embraces the philosophy of absurdism. For him, it’s not just a dusty concept, but a vibrant counterpoint to reality, a funhouse mirror reflecting the contradictions and inherent strangeness of our world. His meticulously detailed pieces are explosions of color and emotion. The surrealistic beauty and absurdist themes invite viewers on a transformative journey – a step beyond the ordinary, into fantastical realms where logic bends and familiar forms morph into mind-bending visions.

More: Michael Cheval, Instagram h/t: theinspirationgrid

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