The art genre of surrealism, of which Salvador Dalí was a master, rejects logic, reason, and the natural order in order to get us to see—and ponder—things in a new way. And time is an interesting thing to ponder. Dalí’s iconic melting watches symbolize the fluidity, elasticity, and subjective nature of time rather than a […]
Tag Archives: time
February
11
Past, Present, and Future
posted by laurieetta
A few weeks ago, one of the readers of this blog sent me a digital image of this painting. She noticed the crucifix hanging above Mary and the newborn baby Jesus. She wasn’t sure if she found the crucifix hilarious or disturbing. So, I did a little digging and this is what I found. This […]
September
20
It’s About Time
posted by laurieetta
I love the lazy feel of these pictures. In a time when things are so rushed, they make me want to sit for a bit, ponder the day, and enjoy the beauty of creation. They awake the urge for childlike dawdling and play. When we do such as this, it is called “taking […]
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