Category Archives: Canadian Pop Surrealism
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Vengeful Wrath of the Chocolate Gods — Stephen Gibb, 36″ x 24″, oil on panel, Canadian Pop Surrealism, 2020 [/caption]
Just what is Canadian pop surrealism?
Canadian pop surrealism may be a marginal category in the world of Canadian at, but it still has a strong presence in the country. Many different styles and approaches exist in pop surrealism and they continue to make an impact on the art scene globally.
Lowbrow art, or pop surrealism, is a visual art movement that arose in Los Angeles, California, area in the late 1970s. Its cultural roots are inspired by in underground comic, punk music, tiki culture, and hot-rod cultures of the street. The terms lowbrow and pop surrealism are used interchangeably. Lowbrow is often humorous, sarcastic, or ironic.
Most lowbrow artworks are paintings, but there are also toys, digital art, sculpture, and collage.
Find contemporary pop-surrealist and lowbrow artists working today.”
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