Andr\u00e9 Breton, one of the founding figures of Surrealism, emphasizes the transformative and disruptive power of Surrealist art and thought in his famous quote:<\/p>\n
\u201cBeauty will be convulsive, or it will not be at all.\u201d<\/p>\n
And this is precisely what we are inviting you to explore with us!<\/p>\n
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We are delighted to announce our forthcoming conference, Surrealism and Arts-Based Research: Bridging the Imagination and Reality Divide, where we will delve into the captivating and enigmatic world of Surrealism across multiple disciplines. This transdisciplinary conference invites scholars, creatives, researchers, and practitioners to explore the enigmatic, the dreamlike, and the fantastical in their respective fields through the lens of Surrealism. We aim to come together to explore, discuss, and unveil the depths of the unconscious mind as it manifests in surrealist creativity and extends into various aspects of human existence.<\/p>\n
Surrealism, with its roots in the early 20th century, continues to inspire and challenge artists and scholars across a wide range of disciplines. We welcome papers that explore the fusion of Surrealism and arts-based research in areas including but not limited to:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Poetry:<\/strong>\u00a0Analyzing how Surrealism influences poetic expression, language play, and the boundaries of meaning.<\/p>\n \u2022 Filmmaking:\u00a0<\/strong>Exploring the use of Surrealist elements in cinema, animation, and experimental film.<\/p>\n \u2022 Visual Art and Sculpture:\u00a0<\/strong>Investigating Surrealist techniques, symbolism, and the portrayal of the subconscious in painting and sculpture.<\/p>\n \u2022 Photography:<\/strong>\u00a0Examining Surrealism in photographic art, from Man Ray to contemporary photographers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Music:<\/strong>\u00a0Exploring Surrealism in music composition, lyrics, and performance.<\/p>\n \u2022 Fashion<\/strong>: Investigating Surrealism’s influence on fashion design and surreal fashion photography.<\/p>\n \u2022 Psychology:<\/strong>\u00a0Discussing the intersection of Surrealism and psychology, particularly in the study of dreams, archetypes, and the unconscious mind.<\/p>\n \u2022 Science:<\/strong>\u00a0Examining how Surrealism has influenced scientific thought, particularly in fields like neuroscience and psychology.<\/p>\n \u2022 Architecture:<\/strong>\u00a0Investigating Surrealism’s impact on architectural design and theory.<\/p>\n \u2022 Digital Media:\u00a0<\/strong>Exploring Surrealism in digital art, virtual reality, and online communities.<\/p>\n \u2022 Transdisciplinary Approaches:\u00a0<\/strong>Papers that integrate Surrealism into multiple disciplines, fostering new perspectives and dialogues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Andr\u00e9 Breton, one of the founding figures of Surrealism, emphasizes the transformative and disruptive power of Surrealist art and thought in his famous quote: \u201cBeauty will be convulsive, or it will not be at all.\u201d And this is precisely what we are inviting you to explore with us! We are delighted to announce our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":105285,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"mec_category":[542],"mec_speaker":[],"class_list":["post-105284","mec-events","type-mec-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mec_category-webinar"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n