May 6, 2012 · From photography to painting to drawing, these surreal artists are turning reality on its head and showing us another world hidden within our own.

An exploration of how distortion in portraiture can create meaning and add layers of symbolism in art, featuring artists from the early 20th Century onwards.

Here, we take a look at artists who push the boundaries of distortion, exaggerating features, manipulating colour and reconfiguring familiar images. These artists warp our sense of reality …

Jan 27, 2025 · Visual artist Ben Ashton pits convention and disruption against each other in his hyperrealistic portraits with a twist. The London-based creator has long studied the work of the …

Sep 28, 2018 · Distortion (or warping) is the alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of something, such as an object or image. In the art world, a distortion is any …

Jul 10, 2009 · For really fabulous distortion, check out the work done by two artists who stand side by side and do the most amazing, brilliantly colored figurative pieces together, Ric Hall and …

In the world of art, distorted portraits offer a unique lens through which to explore the beauty of imperfection and the power of distortion. These captivating works challenge traditional …

Distorted portraits challenge our perception of reality, blurring the lines between what is real and what is imagined. They offer a unique lens through which artists like Yossi Kotler and Salva …

Distortion and exaggeration can completely transform an image, giving new meaning, intention and feeling to subjects that would otherwise be familiar to the eye. The artists in this viewing …

These portraits show all kinds of distortions, unsettling mutilations that deny any trace of socially accepted beauty or fragmented facial features that reveal human limitations and speak of …