![]() This painting was Dali’s interpretation of the Greek myth of Narcissus, the arrogant, youthful beauty who broke many hearts. Metamorphosis of Narcissus, 1937, is another profound example of Dali’s “paranoiac critical” period, when he was obsessed with painting an imaginary world dominated by irrationality and dreams. ![]() Please check your inbox to activate your subscription Thank you! Metamorphosis of Narcissus, 1937 Salvador Dali, Metamorphosis of Narcissus, 1937, image courtesy of Tate Gallery, London In the center of the image, the amorphous head is based on Dali’s own profile, while in the background, the mountains mimic those of his homeland in Catalan. He argued, if the real world had led us into a horrifying world war, then escapism into another one was the only way out. In doing so, his intention was to let go of the rational, physical world and enter into a new one dominated by dreams and subconscious thought. At the time of making this painting Dali was developing what he called a “paranoiac-critical” method, which involved inducing psychotic episodes and hallucinations that would provide imagery for his art. The Persistence of Memory, 1931 remains today Dali’s most iconic and celebrated works of art, and its signature melting clocks are now synonymous with his name. The Persistence of Memory, 1931 Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory, 1931, Museum of Modern Art, New York The self-contained boxes here reflect Dali’s growing fascination with cinema, and its ability to transport us outside the ordinary world – he made his first film Un Chien Andalou, (An Andalusian Dog), 1928-9, not long before completing this painting. Much like many of Dali’s paintings, the backdrop setting behind them is a barren desert, which became a potent symbol for the unconscious human mind. Three boxes dominate the canvas, each playing out their own stories inside. Illumined Pleasures, 1929, was made by Salvador Dali during his mature period, as he was finding his voice as a leading Surrealist painter in Paris. Illumined Pleasures, 1929 Salvador Dali, Illumined Pleasures, 1929, Museum of Modern Art, New York
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