James Gleeson’s “Psychoscapes”

James Gleeson is Australia's "best known and most important Surrealist" whose work often delves into frightening territory.

"Since the 1970s Gleeson has generally made large scale paintings in keeping with the surrealist Inscape genre. The works outwardly resemble rocky seascapes, although in detail the coastline's geological features are found to be made of giant molluscs and threatening crustacae. In keeping with the Freudian principles of surrealism these grotesque, nightmarish compositions symbolise the inner workings of the human mind. Called 'Psychoscapes' by the artist, they show liquid, solid and air coming together and directly allude to the interface between the conscious, subconscious and unconscious mind." – quote source.

47 paintings by the artist. Be sure to double click the image a second time to view the largest version. Visit the following link to see additional works by the artist including paintings for sale.