Salvador Dalí is an example, and probably the leader in surrealist art. His works are bizarre but bold representations of the theme. As an artist he is a fantastic starting point for my research as he was somewhat at the forefront of the surrealist movement. The image on the right is one of his most famous paintings, which is composed of melting clocks in natural surroundings. The painting doesn't necessarily make a lot of sense, however it is a striking piece. Surrealism is all about mixing the real with the surreal which Dalí demonstrates perfectly. The surrealism demonstrated within Dalí's work is usually what he has adapted from his own dreams.
The painting to the left is an expression of the body's collapse into the realm of sleep. This continues this dream theme within his works. The "body" within this painting is almost melting, but is still supported by the sticks. The environment in which it is in is open and vast like the world of dreams. Dalí has said the inspiration behind his work is the "cosmology of Dalí". Dalí says this encompasses 
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