Realism and Surrealism.
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Ryl Mandus
contemporary narratives

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Despite the more visceral immediacy of realism, I prefer surrealism for the exploration of some themes.

There is a furtive eloquence in figurative art: face, hands, and body perform in unconscious concert, exposing and displaying human passion, regardless of the presence or absence of an audience.



at left: detail of "When Shadows Bleed"
grisaille in acrylics and other media
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Portrait:  Barry Reis

Nor Hell a Fury
Descending from Below

Angel of Pain

Directions

Enfolding

Raven's Feather

Mine!

Heritage

Grey Lady

When Shadows Bleed



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