Psychedelic Art ( Psy Art )

 

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.

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