Weird and frightening - psychedelic illusions of a Canadian surrealist

Drawings by Canadian surrealist artist Rob Gonsalves are both attractive and repulsive. Perhaps this is due to the non-standard approach to the vision of reality.

The paintings of the Canadian are optical illusions, which depict nature, buildings, people. They skillfully combine perspective, imagination and impeccable technique.

Dali, Escher, Tanguy had an influence on the artist's work in his youth. It was their work that made Rob Gonsalves try himself in surrealism. He started writing at the age of 30. More than 20 years later, the artist's talent has been recognized all over the world.

Most of Rob Gonsalves' paintings are childhood fantasies that have been skillfully and creatively embodied on paper. The first attempt at acquaintance with creativity was an exhibition in Toronto in 1990. The artist's works were very warmly received by the public. The Canadian understood that this was a sign.

There is a secret meaning in every picture. But you can read it if you want. It is enough to focus on the image for a few minutes. Bridges made of people, sailboats in the sky, curtains made of city lights at night - all this can be seen in the works of Rob Gonsalves.

It is also noteworthy that the images created by the Canadian can be viewed from different angles. Women in white coats appear from a different angle like shadows from trees.

Rob Gonsalves paints. But he begins his sketch with pencil sketches. You can purchase materials for creating paintings of any complexity in the section "Goods for children" - albums, easels, paints and pencils.