Jean-Paul Riopelle
Jean-Paul Riopelle (Canada, 1923–2002) was a pivotal figure in Abstract Expressionism and the Automatism. Known for his dynamic, palette knife-painted compositions, Riopelle’s works feature vivid colors and intricate textures. His influence extended internationally, bridging Canadian and European art. He also produced notable lithographs and experimented with sculpture later in his career.
What is Surrealism?
Surrealism began in the 1920s as an art and literary movement with the goal of revealing the unconscious mind and unleashing the imagination by exploring unusual and dream-like imagery. Influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers sought to bring the unconscious into rational life, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. The movement aimed to challenge conventional perceptions and express the irrational aspects of the human experience.
