THE PRISONER OF TIME
Infinity is a long time, especially towards the end. Quote by DAC
Art can be viewed much like a dream: when we go to sleep, we do not plan what we will dream. Yet, when we awaken from the dream, sometimes we attempt to psychoanalyze the dream’s meanings and how they relate to our lives. In some cases, analyzing our dreams for meaning can help us better understand ourselves. Perhaps the same metaphor can be used for Surrealist art. Surrealist artists who created their paintings may not have consciously planned the images they would use; yet, as an audience, we attempt to evoke meaning from the images in order to make sense of what the artist’s intention was. Doing this, we make sense of human nature and the relativity of the world around us.
Excerpt from: Surrealism Symbols of Relativity by Andrea Martin

I’ve always love the surrealists paintings about relativity and time. Below is a collection of Surrealists work about this theme.







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jenseyes
awesome work
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks for looking, appreciate the comment
Paul (Quixote)...
This is excellent work, larry. Worthy of being compared with some of the best examples of surrealism.
Larry Butterworth replied
That’s a nice thing to say, it would be an honor to rate with the surrealists.
RavenSoul
This is GREAT! Love the way its presented Larry!
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks, it always nice to provide some side dishes so to speak, Best to YOU
RosaCobos
Highly symbolic, dear Larry.
Oh…. I remember that you have a fancy for using clothing in your art vision.
Skin… using clothing as a symbol of something that is opening for the exterior.
Your inside is so then, like a window. But not to the reach of anyone.
Clothing as a need, and a metaphor of protection and being different. But you do not use it as such, but as a open barrier, your using is really mystical. The ego is wrapped with invisible webs. And then when opening this barrier you find that all your womb is barred. A door… with bars, like a jail, and no one can open the site of your passion and emotions, but a woman, with her loving hands trying to break the spell. I know it has not a reference but a likeness to the typical image of the “exhibitionist” as a perverted man who is trying to get excitement showing his viril member to unconcerned women. Do not laugh, please, if we go inside, we will find that is a need for commu icating.. a transversality of his needs. And the perversion comes from not using a mean but for an end…and this not finding which is the real need for the ending.
The heart and the womb in darkness.. but the rose on the buttonhole splendid. I have always found really elegant the way men put a flower on their clothing.
A touch of bloom… a touch of Anima. A desire that is coming from the Soul.
The intentional way of turning their not exhibitionist appeareance of clothing into an exhibition of tenderness and female extasis. And so then, the woman, cannot be offended, but attracted by the exquisite show of good taste.
And now we come to the Clock message. I can tell you that it has not provoked me so much as the rest. They seem to different stories for me. May be time here is what it is… a concept that has kidnapped the real blissing of the Here and Now, where all children live when they play, muse and feel their worlds.
Your mind shadows … and the clock becomes a crazy device, man made, without recognizing at last which is the real time, which arrow is pointing to the hours, or the minutes… and how many are in course right now…so… in you inside…the intense effort for abolishing Time as a concept and just living it as a cycle of Life-Death-Life…
Precious and utmost interesting. I have had a good time pondering and letting myself be driven by its mystery.
Have a hug Larry
Rosa
Larry Butterworth replied
WOW! Rosa that is a more than EPIC COMMENT, THANKS SO MUCH for your time and thought on the work, you always give me a perspective on things, that is what this great REDBUBBLE IS ALL ABOUT, good friends to give us a boost. Have a HUG
RosaCobos
By the way, Larry… I profit the chance to tell you that I have got into a proyect long time cherished here…. and with the help of a really valuable woman is here now…in RB it is called…Tarot: Map of Consciousness
I invite you to participate. May be you, without knowing can render wonderful works in which your inspiration comes from this Archetypal Journey.
Or if not, you can travel, as a viewer of the landscapes, without any destination just enjoying it…
A hug
Rosa
Larry Butterworth replied
I’ll check out your new group, sounds exciting, I’ll submit some works if I have anything that works.
reflector
A very inspired and creative piece ! Excellent !
Larry Butterworth replied
Your the man with a good thing to say, I always enjoy your work, you’ve got so much talent, Best Regards
Ushna Sardar
excellent!
Larry Butterworth replied
Ushna thank you for the feature, it is an honor, Best Regards
1001101
this is seriuosly beyond amazing actually all your art is… WOW WOW WOW IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY!
Larry Butterworth replied
Always nice to hear a few wows about one’s work, thanks for the support, Regards
PatriciaLM
You have been FEATURED in the LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS GROUP Congratulations
Patricia :-)
Larry Butterworth replied
thank you Patricia for feature, I really appreciate it.
jenseyes
on 05/20/09 congrats
RebeccaT
Fantastic work Larry…and congrats on the features! :)
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks rebecca, nice to hear from you, Regards.
Anji Johnston
This absolutely blew me away Larry! This is truly a masterpiece – it has so much detail and meaning. The narrative that accompanies this piece really compliments it. Such a wonderful work of art
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Anji, that is nice of you to give such a great comment, I appreciate it, Have a Hug
Karen Tillotson
This is my first time viewing your work Larry…I’ve happily stumbled upon a really wonderful piece here. Beautifully executed and extremely thought-provoking! I also enjoyed reading Rosa’s articulate perspective.
Time is such a fluid thing and yet our body seems” to be locked into that intangible silent rotation of this rock we live upon. Open the “garment” which could be the skin…or perhaps it’s our own self-imposed withdrawal from really experiencing life…and our energy, thoughts, emotions, goals, and dreams,... unrestricted by the ticking clocks that so inadequately mark our passage through time…are always free-floating; they merge and blend within the collective spirit of humanity. And that is where we all connect, don’t we. *Bravo!!!
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Karen for your comment, Yes Rosa is quite a force of nature, I just love her, Regards
Earthmonster
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks for your consideration and support, I appreciate the feature.
DevineDayDreams
GREAT job!!! Congratulations on the feature! :)
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks very much
joyousmoon
Congratulations on your feature! Nicely done.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thank you Pamela
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on your well deserved feature X
Larry Butterworth replied
THANKS SHEILA
Colleen Milburn
Bloody brilliant, Larry :)))
Larry Butterworth replied
bloody nice of you to comment, thanks very much
Scott d'Almeida
stunning,
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Scott
Gregory Gibson
interesting concept and composition.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks for your comment.
Jerri Johnson
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your art is now being featured in Curious Vintage Fictions
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Gerry, I do appreciate the feature, Curious Vintage Fictions is a great group full of interesting work.
mistertrooth
Larry, you said it, man! Your comment on this pic is so much like my own view of the surrealist process …. I’ve written something very similar myself.
BTW – this is another LB classic. Well done.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Mistertrooth, that comment says it well, I can’t take credit for it, I found it on the internet, I credited it to the person.
mistertrooth
ah yes – so you did .. u’ve said similar things before tho …
midzing
brilliant work,,, well done
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks so much
Rita H. Ireland
Wow I found some room to just say AWESOME!!!!
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks a lot Rita, I really appreciate it
Lydia Marano
Wonderful!! I love your style.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks for the favs and the comment Lydia
helene ruiz
OMG!!!! U did it again! absolutley spectacular!!!!!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Helene, your support is much appreciated
sandiegomilt
Very very cool along with so many others-
thanks for turning me on to the site-the only problem is tearing myself away from it-my moniker is now Sandiegomilt-ever so slowly adding some imagesLarry Butterworth replied
Welcome to the bubble Dude, always room for more talent here, Best Regards
Larry Butterworth
Welcome to bubble Dude, always room for more talent here, Best Regards
Colleen Farrell
Sensational image! Really full of wonderful details and textures—I love those “hands of time” in the background, as well as the hands on the lock. Also love the hilarious quote by DAC and description of surrealist art.
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Colleen for a nice comment
deliriousgirl
Both phantasmagorical and meaningful!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks for your interest and support, Regards
Marie Monroe
lovely!
June Ferrol
Great work, Larry!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks June, nice of you to comment.
Pamela B
So very fascinating!! Beautifully talented you are!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Pamela, I appreciate your kind comment.
banrai
this is brilliant but so is your entire portfolio..
Larry Butterworth replied
banrai, thanks for your comment, it is most appreciated
retepk
Fantastic.
Cheers.
Larry Butterworth replied
retepk, thanks for looking and giving support, Cheers
plummet02
This is a really cool piece!Very creative.Love the colors and design used.Great job!!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks for commenting,
Cheers
Monjii
Beautiful work, i would love to learn how to put my dreams onto paper in a visual form. My hope is that one day a machine is invented so that we can view them on a projector screen. That would be neat.
Larry Butterworth replied
I think your hope for a projector to see our dreams is a fantastic idea and I do believe it will happen one day and I will be standing in line to get one. Cheers
roseduggan
Fantastic work , very very well done :)).
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks, I appreciate it
ToastedGhost
Oh Larry
Love this!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Mr. Ghost
Miron Abramovici
Fantastic work! Bravo!
Larry Butterworth replied
your support is appreciated Miron
Alexandar T.
excellent.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks a bunch Alexander
Lorena Maria
N We are prisoners of time !!! ...incredible work!
Larry Butterworth replied
I appreciate your comment Lorena
James Lewis Ha...
Another fine work that touches me and reminds me of our predicament.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thx glad you enjoyed it
Anna Shaw
What a truly wonderful image.
Anna
Larry Butterworth replied
Anna thank you for your quite nice comment, regards
Bernard Dumaine
Nice work !
Larry Butterworth replied
thanks Bernard
TaniaLosada
brilliant concept :) xx
Larry Butterworth replied
Many thanks Tania
Trish Woodford
Fantastic work, a really incredible image :)))
Larry Butterworth replied
Trish thanks for your great comment
Earthmonster
Looking forward to seeing you around :) Thanks Larry!
Larry Butterworth replied
I’ll be around, I guarnatee it, Cheers
Mindy McGregor
Fantastic work!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Mindy, I appreciate it
mimi yoon
wow… brilliant brilliant brilliant… : )
Larry Butterworth replied
mimi, you honor me, thanks so very much
rodeorose
Stunning imagery and metaphors…Rosa said it all.
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks rodeorose, I hire Rosa to do all my PR for me
AnaCBStudio
Very creative…well done Larry!
Larry Butterworth replied
many many thanks for commenting and looking
sonjas
love it. well done
Larry Butterworth replied
thank you sonjas
Chris Fawkes
Sensational.
Larry Butterworth replied
I’m honored Chris, thanks
Earthmonster
Rene Hales
Wonderful work. I love the quotation and your discussion of an approach to art especially the surreal.—Rene
Larry Butterworth replied
A thousand thanks Rene
rodeorose
Superb Larry! Love the track too. :))
Larry Butterworth replied
many thanks
luanda
SUPERB, Larry! Wondrous, as usual! Daniela
Larry Butterworth replied
luanda you are sweet, thanks so much
izzybeth
fantastic!!!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks izzybeth
Matthew Scotland
sublime work larry
Larry Butterworth replied
many thanks
Laurie Search
Wow, what wonderful work!!
Larry Butterworth replied
Thanks Laurie
JimFilmer 22 days ago
very creative… excellent work
Larry Butterworth replied 22 days ago
Thanks a lot Jim
Mui-Ling Teh 9 days ago
Freaky and amazing awesome work!
Larry Butterworth replied 8 days ago
many thanks to you
Ray0023 3 days ago
Larry
So many people like this.Great artwork
ROUBLE RUST 1 day ago
➪ Congratulations you are in the top ten of Parallel Dimensions challenge and you’ve been featured in the group :) xx
-Whisper- about 18 hours ago
What a great illustration, well done!