Meet new artists through INPRNT Spotlights! There are also other technologies that can be used for similar purposes like HTML5 Local Storage and local shared objects, web beacons, and embedded scripts. I have some children’s books for inspiration, I have different lights and props. His first subjects were his family members and the surrounding scenery in rural Sweden: little red houses and rolling green hills, subjects he is fond of to this day. And when he exhibits his work, the interpretations he hears from kids often mean the most to him. All Rights Reserved. The studio is decorated with inspiring objects for a comfy, creative atmosphere. INPRNT Spotlight: The Surreal Photography of Erik Johansson. he works on both personal and commissioned projects. 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As Deputy Editor, Natalia works closely with the Editor-in-Chief, supporting with the design, curation and overall growth of Beautiful Bizarre and the annual Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize. I wanted to see what more I could do with it. Discover a behind the scenes look into the art you love, and continue reading their conversation with Erik Johansson over at INPRNT. Interested in seeing more? “I usually have from two to three, to up to ten projects at any stage at any given time,” he said. Demonstration of a depth illusion on a flat surface. Having this space close by is helpful for Erik as he tackles multiple projects at the same time. Erik was hooked, and he wanted more from this emerging medium. Erik Johansson had the tweezers made a long time ago, and he said they are his favourite prop he’s used so far. The tweezers were forged by a local blacksmith in Prague, where Erik lives. Erik Johansson est un suédois de 23 ans qui excelle dans la photo-manipulation. Robert Gonsalves (July 10, 1959 – June 14, 2017) was a Canadian painter of magic realism (surrealism). In one video, Erik constructs a building out of cardboard and creates the effect of a landslide using oatmeal. Is she taking the stars down, or is she putting them up? Erik Johansson is a full time photographer and retoucher from Sweden based in Berlin, Germany. His work can be described as surreal scenes created by combining different photographs. Every part of the image is 100% real, captured by Erik’s lens. Some of his most awesome works are street illusions. Johansson’s word was impulsive, and we think his response to the challenge was a success. In order to do this, sometimes he commissions local craftspeople to make props for his images. A few weeks ago I learned that Rob Gonsalves passed away last year (sadly by suicide) and I just wanted to write a few lines about him and his importance to my own work. He keeps children’s books in his studio for inspiration, along with playful objects like a light-up globe of the world. A great perspective-based installation by Erik Johansson. The other stuff is basically just to create a certain mood in here, because I don’t want it to look like a traditional plain white boring studio. Being used to drawing, it was quite natural,” Erik said. Photographer Erik Johansson Imagines Surreal Environments. “I already spend a lot of time in front of the computer, so any time when I can sculpt or build something is good. He started thinking back to his childhood drawings and the imaginative scenes he would come up with. Nothing is computer-generated or sourced from stock photography. It's where your interests connect you with your people. The one on the right is Johansson’s image and he seemed to adapt the concept of Magritte’s sphere-floating head. The surrealism in Magritte are more along the lines of replacing things and connecting them in a very odd way. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible experience on the Beautiful Bizarre website. This is a gallery-quality giclée art print on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks. In contrast to traditional photography he doesn’t capture moments, he captures ideas with the help of his camera … I discovered photography and photo manipulation at the same time. “It’s nice to have work and your free time separate, but at the same time I like to be able to come here even if it’s for something small.”. It was the year 2000, so digital cameras were quite new and miraculous at the time. It was the start of his career as a photographer and artist best known for mind-bending photorealistic scenes. When we emerge from quar, "The Beacon" [Oil on linen, 24 x 18"] by 2019 Beau. It looks real, it’s more fun, and it saves a lot of time in post-production,” he explained. Catch plenty of Erik’s works here. Could he do the same with a camera? Erik Johansson' surrealism art is full of imagination and creativity. Written by Natalia Joruk. Beautiful Bizarre Magazine takes your privacy seriously, we will never share your information without your express permission. At the American Swedish Institute, Johansson's photo manipulation projects bring impossible worlds to life. When you’re open to possibility, a challenge is always good—you learn something whether you succeed or fail. Every part of the image is 100% real, captured by Erik’s lens. One of her favourite perks is getting to know artists, gallery owners and their teams personally, so feel free to email her if there is anything she can help you with – or just to connect! If we split people into left side and right side thinkers, we are literally splitting them in half and debilitating one side of their thinking.