Stunning masterpiece by Canadian artist, Rob Gonsalves. His style has come to be known as ‘magic realism’ as it evokes wonder through beautiful details. Gonsalves’ work differs from surrealism since the images are deliberately planned and painted as a result of conscious thought. Gonsalves’ ideas are inspired by the external world and involve familiar human activities, using carefully planned illusionist devices. Ultimately, his work is an attempt to represent human beings’ desire to believe the impossible and to be open to possibility.

Explore more of Rob Gonsalvez’s magical realism painting on his Facebook page.