It is fine art characterised by vibrant and neon colours, metaphysical and surrealistic symbols, extreme depth, geometric patterns and creative typography. It started with the hippy culture of the 1960s and was created to begin with under the influence of hallucinogenic substances. Later Pop culture adopted it. It was used in underground magazines, concert posters and rock album covers. It had a profound effect on what we call modern art today.
Psy art has many branches. Celestrial-fantasy art is magical, dream-like, surreal and ethereal. It is inspired by nature. Fractal art is created on computer using an iterative numerical process. It is a visual symphony of art, maths and digital imaging. It is similar to photography. Meditative art is an expression of the meditative state of the artist. Digital psy art was initiated by the rave movement of the 1990s. It uses computer software. The visuals are mind-expanding. Neo-surrealism is a revival of surrealism mixed with pop art. It illustrates the bizarre imagery of dreams or the subconscious mind. Visionary art portrays a higher awareness and portrays clairvoyant visions. The paintings are innately timeless.