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Psychedelic Daydream Surrealism from Rafael Silveira

There’s a fascinating moment when viewing Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira’s work, where you can get lost in the multi-colored, gradient skies.

The classically styled portraits and still lives devolve into a psychedelic daydream of vibrancy and surrealism. Faces become empty space. Volcanoes erupt from 70’s style suits. And those colorful skies rain fuschia clouds.

Based in Curitiba, Brazil, Silveira’s work invites viewers into a bizarre world where reality intertwines with fantasy, challenging perceptions and evoking fascinating introspection.

For gallery settings, the frames of the paintings are as wild and evocative as the artwork itself, bringing the pieces alive.

See more of Silveira’s captivating work on Instagram and his website.

Images © Copyright Rafael Silveira. Images used with artist’s permission.

A surreal painting depicting a couple with palm tree and leaves as their heads, surrounded by colorful parrots and lush greenery.
A surreal artwork depicting a woman with blue hair obscured by colorful flowers and plants, set against a vibrant pink and blue sky.
A whimsical painting depicting a woman in a floral dress next to a tree with pink flowers, both in a decorative frame.
The artist Rafael Silveira and his colorful work.
A surreal artwork depicting a man with coral instead of a head, seated on a yellow couch, alongside a woman in a pink striped dress, surrounded by fish, bubbles, and vibrant flowers in a whimsical setting.
A decorative framed painting featuring a woman with a floral headdress, a pearl necklace, and a green dress, surrounded by embellishments resembling arms extending outwards.
A surreal painting of a woman with long blue hair, flowers, and butterflies, featuring a landscape scene in her face and vibrant pink clouds in the background.
A vibrant painting of various flowers, including pink and orange poppies, against a backdrop of mountains and a blue sky.
A surreal artwork featuring a figure with a partially obscured face, adorned with flowers, a spider, and a snake, set against a tranquil water background with a submerged yellow car and water lilies.
A surreal painting featuring a bird with an eye on its body, surrounded by colorful flowers and lush greenery, near a body of water.
A surreal scene depicting a table set with colorful desserts, surrounded by a headless figure wearing a suit and a woman with a playful expression, both covered in colorful balls. An elephant playfully raises its trunk beside them, while tropical plants and birds enhance the vibrant environment.
Two surreal portraits in ornate frames, featuring a man and a woman with large central eyes and floral designs around them.
A whimsical painting of two children with popsicle heads standing on a surreal landscape featuring mountains and floating ice cream cones.
A surreal painting featuring a headless figure in a pink shirt, surrounded by birds with human eyes, against a colorful sky.
A surreal artwork featuring pink flamingos with large eyes, surrounded by a tranquil water scene and lush greenery.

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4 Comments

  1. Rooftop Snipers

    Whoa, Rafael Silveira’s art is mind-blowing! Love how he mixes classic styles with such vibrant, psychedelic vibes. Definitely gonna check out more of his stuff!

  3. snow rider

    Absolutely stunning work! Silveira’s blend of surrealism and psychedelia feels like stepping into a vivid dream.

  4. JEANNIE TERRY

    These pictures are really fun. I love the colors and the need to look hard in order to see all the details. There’s a few I’d like to have on my walls.

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