Sarolta Ban’s Surreal Photo Manipulations

Published February 3, 2014
Updated January 19, 2018

While jewelry was Sarolta Ban's first professional calling, it is her otherworldly photo manipulations that truly sparkle.

Sarolta Ban Photo Manipulations

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While she whisks us away to our dreams in each of her magical works, it was actually jewelry that first marked 31 year old Hungarian artist Sarolta Ban’s professional ambitions. When she discovered the wonders of digital photo manipulation, however, it was that field in which she truly shined.

Photoshops Of Sarolta Ban

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Camera House

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Teddy Bear

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Ban is uncomfortable in talking about herself, and, like so many reticent artists, has stated in the past that she would rather her work speak for her.

The young artist is uncomfortable talking about herself, and has stated in the past that she would rather let the images she creates speak for her. Instead, much of this communication occurs within the 50-100 layers she uses in order to perfect an image, and it usually takes between several hours and or days to construct the right “feel” of her photo manipulations.

Sarolta Ban Pictures

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Origami

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Deer Phonograph

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Boulder Forest

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When Sarolta Ban does speak about the uncanny combinations and moods she creates in her works, she says things like this:

“I like using ordinary elements and by combining them, I can give them various stories, personalities. I hope that the meanings of my pictures are never too limited, are open in some way, each viewer can transform them into a personal aspect. “

Desert Stairway

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Sarolta Ban Boxed Wing

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Rocking Pegasus

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Coats Hanger

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When asked about the meanings of her artwork, Ban replies “I like using ordinary elements- and by combining them, I can give them various stories, personalities. I hope that the meanings of my pictures are never too limited, are open in some way, each viewer can transform them into a personal aspect. So I’m happy if different people find different meanings in my images.”

In a January 2013 article for the Russian edition of Watch magazine, Sarolta Ban was asked if she would like to live in the surreal world that her pictures conjure. Ban’s response? “No, I wouldn’t, because it’s really frightening. I might visit that world, but I wouldn’t want to live long in there.”

Reading Bear

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Cloud Ladder

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Sarolta Ban Photo Of An Abandoned Sail Boat

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Bright Idea

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Working in an array of technological and nature related subjects, Sarolta Ban transports her audience into a world of unbelievable imagery that stretches the imagination. Though Ban’s preferred color spectrum seldom extends beyond muddled grey tones, some of her creations manage to convey an aura of kindness and warmth.

All Tied Up

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Rocking Chair Book

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Boat Roots

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Cats Around Hole

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Time Running Out

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For the best surrealism on the canvas, check out the works of these iconic surrealistic painters.

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Erin Kelly
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An All That's Interesting writer since 2013, Erin Kelly focuses on historic places, natural wonders, environmental issues, and the world of science. Her work has also been featured in Smithsonian and she's designed several book covers in her career as a graphic artist.
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John Kuroski
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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.