surrealist automatism

Surrealist automatism is a creative technique where artists or writers aim to produce work without conscious thought, allowing the unconscious mind to guide their hand. By minimizing deliberate control, they access spontaneous ideas, images, or feelings that might be suppressed or overlooked. This method encourages unpredictable and free-flowing expression, often resulting in surreal, dream-like art or writing. Surrealist automatism seeks to tap into deeper layers of the mind, revealing hidden subconscious truths and fostering authentic creativity outside rational constraints.