surrealist

American  

[suh-ree-uh-list] / səˈri ə lɪst /

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) an artist or writer using the style, conventions, themes of surrealism.

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adjective

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or conforming to surrealism.

Example Sentences

Anyone dialed into online culture in the early aughts encountered the surrealist comedy series born from Flash animation and two brothers spoofing kids books.

From Salon

In the first episode, Nataliia pays homage to her homeland with a beautiful Ukraine landscape cake that looks more like a surrealist painting than a pastry.

From Los Angeles Times

So the surrealist and experimental elements of the film were shot during postproduction with just me, my DP and lots of trips to the craft store.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired by Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” Sonic Youth’s distortion, Black Sabbath’s symbolic lyricism and layered instrumentals, and surrealist artwork, “Mellon Collie” tested the Smashing Pumpkins’ limits as a band.

From Los Angeles Times

The auction house said it was one of a series of 500 pieces the Spanish surrealist artist intended to create to reflect the Middle Eastern folktales, commissioned by a wealthy Italian couple.

From BBC