Through surreal art, Cuban artist, Guillermo Socarraz brings folklore stories handed down through generations to life. At the core of his inspiration, folklore embraces and imparts traditional beliefs, legends and customs, conveying a meaningful message at the culmination of the story.  

With an emphasis on unexpected juxtapositions, illogical scenes and the element of surprise, surrealism strives to resolve the contradictions between dreams and reality. Socarraz embraces this dichotomy by visually communicating seemingly incongruous elements of folklore stories into cohesive works. He frequently includes iconic men and women, as well as animals and piano keys, channeling the details of Cuban tales that surrounded his childhood.

 

Fish often appear in his works symbolizing the coastal community he grew up in. Socarraz has represented his community and extended the reach of folklore stories by creatively channeling the legends of his culture through visual arts.