André Masson was another influential figure in the surrealist art movement; however his first works started with a display in cubism. He later became associated with surrealism and was most enthusiastic with automatic drawing, creating a number of automatic drawings in the mediums pen and ink. It has been said that Masson would subject himself to harsh conditions such as time without food or sleep, forcing himself into a reduced state of consciousness. This would help is art be free from rational control and allowed him to get closer to the workings of his subconscious
André Masson was another influential figure in the surrealist art movement; however his first works started with a display in cubism. He later became associated with surrealism and was most enthusiastic with automatic drawing, creating a number of automatic drawings in the mediums pen and ink. It has been said that Masson would subject himself to harsh conditions such as time without food or sleep, forcing himself into a reduced state of consciousness. This would help is art be free from rational control and allowed him to get closer to the workings of his subconscious