Six Selenides
- Artist
- Felix Labisse
- Date
- 1966
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Portrait
"Six Selenides" is a captivating portrait that exemplifies Surrealism through its dreamlike imagery and unconventional composition. The painting depicts six ethereal female figures, each embodying the moon goddess Selenis, arranged harmoniously yet unsettlingly within a mysterious, otherworldly landscape. The artist employs surreal elements, such as distorted perspectives and symbolic motifs, to evoke a sense of wonder and introspection. This work challenges traditional notions of reality in art, inviting viewers to explore the subconscious and contemplate the interplay between the conscious and unconscious realms.
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