Zdzislaw Beksinski is an old favorite of mine and I was just browsing a folder I kept of his surreal, nightmarish paintings.

This introverted artist had no formal training, and managed to paint apocalyptic scenes that rival today’s digital video game art.

Unlike some of the surrealist art I post, I have NO desire to live in his imagination or fictional worlds.

I’ve always been touched by this painting in an uneasy way…

I can relate to some aspects of this man’s personality (particularly his desire to avoid the spotlight in person):

Although Beksiński’s art was often grim, he himself was known to be a pleasant person who took enjoyment from conversation and had a keen sense of humor. He was exceptionally modest and somewhat shy, avoiding public events such as the openings of his own exhibitions.

See many more on this site.