2025
Artist Comments
A surreal scene depicts a colossal woman standing amid farmland, her gaze fixed on a bird flying from her birdcage torso. A viaduct emerges from the base of her dress, carrying a train through the landscape. Tiny houses dot the fields, barely reaching the giant’s ankles, while resident bunnies continue their quiet activities.This conceptual self-portrait by Kat Silver symbolizes female empowerment and her journey to self-actualization, with the train representing a passage through her own subconscious.
About the Artist
Artist Kat Silver paints surrealist compositions with a whimsical and satirical approach. She draws inspiration from the imagery of her dreams and the symbolisms present in her surroundings. The image of the rabbit has become an important character and signature in Kat's work. For her, they represent power and taking control of one's life. Through her art, she invites the viewer to question the mundanity of daily existence and embrace the magic within them. "I believe human beings have a lot we can learn from nature," says Kat. "If we watch and listen to the earth and all its creatures, we can learn to fully enjoy our lives instead of being caught up in materialism, drama, and stress." Kat started to paint when she was seven years old, with her uncle as her teacher. She received her BA in Painting at Nazareth College in 2001 and succeedingly studied at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she mastered Art Therapy. Kat works in her home studio on a small desk strewn with supplies—surrounded by walls adorned with artwork that inspires her. Beyond her studio, Kat feeds her soul in nature, exploring wooded parks, forests, oceans, and streams. She often goes to antique shops to spark her creativity.
Words that describe this painting: woman, bird, cloud, cage, sky, village, town, countryside, people, surrealism, oil painting, blue
Gaining Perspective
Kat Silver
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
48 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 0 oz.
Under the Tent, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A surrealist figurative painting depicts a woman whose dress transforms into a red-and-white striped tent. A bunny's head replaces her own. Two hot air balloons...
Oil
Head Held High, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A female acrobat wearing a rabbit mask performs a routine with her arms raised above her and one leg lifted. Trapeze performers swing through the air in the bac...
Oil
If Birds Ruled the World, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Edward McHugh’s affinity for nature is evident in this surreal composition centered on a crow. Inspired by growing understanding of the intelligence of...
Acrylic
Every Little Thing, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A woman in a red dress lies on a yellow floor, clutching a handful of irises to her chest. A bluebird holding a branch with three flowers hovers nearby. Artist ...
Acrylic
Lurking in the Waters, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The artwork reflects on the abundance of wildlife in Florida and the constant struggle humans face in controlling nature. Dominating the scene, a giant egret hovers over houses while alligators lurk in the water, signifying the untamable wildness of the environment.
About the Artist
Artist Kat Silver paints surrealist compositions with a whimsical and satirical approach. She draws inspiration from the imagery of her dreams and the symbolisms present in her surroundings. The image of the rabbit has become an important character and signature in Kat's work. For her, they represent power and taking control of one's life. Through her art, she invites the viewer to question the mundanity of daily existence and embrace the magic within them. "I believe human beings have a lot we can learn from nature," says Kat. "If we watch and listen to the earth and all its creatures, we can learn to fully enjoy our lives instead of being caught up in materialism, drama, and stress." Kat started to paint when she was seven years old, with her uncle as her teacher. She received her BA in Painting at Nazareth College in 2001 and succeedingly studied at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she mastered Art Therapy. Kat works in her home studio on a small desk strewn with supplies—surrounded by walls adorned with artwork that inspires her. Beyond her studio, Kat feeds her soul in nature, exploring wooded parks, forests, oceans, and streams. She often goes to antique shops to spark her creativity.
Words that describe this painting: Florida, wildlife, swamp, surreal, surrealism...
Oil
Roar if You Dare, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The surreal painting depicts a carnival scene unfolding beneath a cloudy night sky. Tents, a Ferris wheel, and white bunnies scatter across the scene. At the c...
Oil
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Located in NANTES, FR
This oil on canvas by Haitian artist Claudia Brutus, a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, combines elements of symbolism, dreamlike narrative, and contemporary figurative...
Oil
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This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched when received. In his pieces, Mauricio combines his figurative expertise along with su...
Canvas, Oil
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This is a one of a kind original painting by San Diego artist, Julia San Roman. It is oil on canvas and its dimensions are 30"x40". It is unframed. A c...
Oil, Canvas
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This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched when received. In his pieces, Mauricio combines his figurative expertise along with su...
Canvas, Oil
Algun Dia - figurative painting, landscape painting
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This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched when received. In his pieces, Mauricio combines his figurative expertise along with su...
Canvas, Oil
4664 Iwant more, Painting, Oil on Canvas
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The society is requiring more and more` the goverments,religions,minorities the preservers.All pushing to their sides. Inspired by the art works of Francisco Goya :: Painting :: Sur...
Oil
