Surreal summer

Alina Boanca

Year2026

MediumAcrylic on Board

Dimensions 30 × 40 cm

Price€370 EUR

“Surreal Summer” invites the viewer into a dreamlike coastal world where reality dissolves into imagination. A vibrant orange fish floats beyond its natural habitat, suspended in a sky filled with soft clouds, while a mysterious blue form blurs the boundary between sea, sky, and subconscious thought. Below, a tranquil beach scene unfolds with a flamingo, ocean waves, and a sunbather, creating a juxtaposition of the familiar and the impossible.

Through bold colors and unexpected symbolism, the painting explores themes of freedom, escapism, and the fluid nature of dreams. The oversized fish represents intuition and transformation, while the floating elements challenge perceptions of scale, space, and logic. By merging marine life, coastal imagery, and surreal forms into a single visual narrative, Surreal Summer captures the feeling of a fleeting summer dream—vivid, playful, and suspended somewhere between memory and fantasy.