After writing about the Toddlerpede, its creator Jon Beinart emailed me to tell me he's written a book about contemporary Surrealism entitled Metamorphosis which also showcases themes of "light" and "dark". I also happen to think the name is perfectly Kafkaesque — something I also said was notable about the Toddlerpede. In addition to showcasing established artists, he's also hoping to open people's eyes to some up-and-comers and other obscure artists.
After looking through some excerpts, I must concede that his collection is quite eclectic and he exposes the diversity within the contemporary Surrealist art movement. My favourite is the painting above. There is nothing that gets my heart a-stirring like an old Asian lady biting off the head of a baby.
So if you are ever curious about whether there's more to Surrealism than Alka Seltzer and Dali, take a look at this book.
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