A Visual Journey Through the Dark Subconscious (A Zdzisław Beksiński Tribute)

Zdzislaw Beksinski still amazes me to this day and is easily my favorite artist. His unrivaled skill to be able to visualize and paint his darkest subconscious thoughts, nightmares, and visions is unlike anything this world has ever seen. I felt the need to share his amazing art combined with the incredible music of Bell Witch, which go perfectly together in my opinion.
Music:
Mirror Reaper by Bell Witch
"Zdzisław Beksiński; (24 February 1929 - 21 February 2005) was a Polish painter, photographer and sculptor, specializing in the field of dystopian surrealism. Beksiński made his paintings and drawings in what he called either a 'Baroque' or a 'Gothic' manner. His creations were made mainly in two periods. The first period of work is generally considered to contain expressionistic color, with a strong style of "utopian realism" and surreal architecture, like a doomsday scenario. The second period contained more abstract style, with the main features of formalism." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzis%C...
Be sure to check out and support Beksinski's Facebook page for more art and info on his life: / zdzislawbeksinski

[@willyywolf]

It has been a little over a year since uploading this, and I would just like to express just how appreciative I am of everyone's support. I am so glad to see Beksinski's work has made such an impact on others as he has for me... His work has inspired me, as well as many others, to express our vision, no matter how dark or calamitous it may be. It is important, to me, and many others, that we remain aware of the dark side of our subconscious, as for it may provide clues to our lives and afterlives. Stay woke my friends! 🤘🏻

[@svarog6567]

I still remember the day that they were reporting his death in news, i was 6 at the time and it was first time i saw his art. Like any other kid at this age i was terrified seeing those paintings, but at the same time they were fascinating, and this fascination lasts to this day. PS Monolith music from 2001 Space Odyssey works perfectly with Beksinski's art.

[@zarrowthehorse]

I wish there were horror games set in worlds like Beksinski's. So tired of seeing the same familiar abandoned school or factory or warehouse. There's nothing more scary or surreal than an unfamiliar and unknown place.

[@dianablackman4528]

Beksinski's art totally represents post-modernism in all its decadent horror.

[@sniffyjoesleghair6257]

Thank you for posting this! As a fan of Z.B's work,I saw some pieces I've never seen before. Your choice of music is fitting to the nightmarish realms he so masterfully conceptualized. Well done! Like button smashed!

[@danielthemaniel7934]

The dark side of the subconscious is so much more intriguing because it's so rarely portrayed correctly, as it is in the surrealist works of Beksiński, Gammell, and Seminov. It seems to represent the madness that lurks deep within us all that must be suppressed to comply with society. The morbid fascination with the macabre. Looking at these paintings is like seeing a train derail. It's horrifying but also fascinating and certainly something that will implant itself into the memory of the spectator. The hellscapes and dream logic displayed in Beksiński's work really feel as though we're glimpsing into hell just looking at them.

[@andyperez6105]

Almost all of his works look like they come from the same world, I would love to see the world he created in a video game.

[@michalnemec2426]

try hellblade this game is so much inspired by this artist

[@andyperez6105]

@@michalnemec2426 i will look into it ty!

[@MarquisDeSang]

I want to live it in VR

[@JonahsWail]

Dark Souls...

[@andyperez6105]

@@JonahsWail i played darksouls, is very similar to darksouls3 in particular.

[@anthonyhasler5397]

How he acheives such a sence of scale is on another level and the use of colour and attention to detail is stunning..

[@MarquisDeSang]

Blurry and super detailed at the same time.

[@thetagang6854]

I’m usually not into art, or anything dark or horror type things. But after accidentally finding about this artist just few weeks ago, I’m still in awe at how vivid, distressed and deep his paintings are.

[@tomthebomb557]

I can see through his work that Beksinskis memories of growing up in Poland during the Second World War influenced his art greatly, especially when his human forms are all images of starvation and deprivation..Poland during WW2 was certainly a hellscape for a young boy . His colors represent the fires, smoke and gloom of that era. To me, Beksinski's works are an attempt to exorcise the demons of that time in his life, to purge the terrors he must have witnessed and to come to grips with humanity's cruelty. Truly magnificent works here. Love the Death Metal score accompanying this...so appropriate.

[@gosiagorecka3454]

Unbelievable! Stunning !

[@sambaker2784]

I have no words to describe how utterly awesome those paintings are. absolutely epic. I thought Bosch and Bacon did some disturbed stuff but this is another level. Think I just discovered my new favourite artist.

[@roofwall1749]

i totally agree. the amount of detail and emotion each picture evokes is mindblowing. i have no words to describe how they make me feel.

[@sorensouthard927]

As long as my safety was ensured, I'd love to have a stroll through his world. Imagine the breath and scale of seeing his works in person.

[@MachineFuckingHate]

Beksinski's works need to be a movie. Like a Terrence Malick-esque film with these kinds of visuals.

[@generalping999]

So far there's only one video game inspired by his artwork, it's called the Medium and it's a horror game.

[@Bartolomeus002]

@@generalping999 Theres also Elden Ring

[@davidtollefson8411]

This is some of the most evocative and emotionally stunning art I have ever seen. Nothing need be explained, just felt. Dark and distressing, but also very beautiful. What a creative spirit this man had.

[@JonahsWail]

Can’t believe I’m only just now learning about this guy, and can’t believe these are mid-20th century paintings. This tone and ascetic is fascinating.

[@UntitledKirk]

Mirror Reaper works absolutely perfectly as background music to this man's artwork. Wow. I am speechless.

[@flashkraft]

Someone should walk into the movie production company with a book of Zdzisław Beksiński's artwork and say I want to reboot the Hellraiser films and I want it to look like this.

[@andyperez6105]

Reminds me of hp lovecraft. Like i can imagine nryalethotep ruling the lands depicted

[@ED-gz4cg]

Some of his artworks like "Crawling Death" were actually inspiration for hell in the 2005 Constantine movie.

[@MultiBoris1982]

right music for these masterpieces...thank you

[@FoulBodyAutopsy]

It's bell witch if you don't know.

[@LiLi-or2gm]

"Dystopian Surrealism" to the extreme! So incredible and haunting. Thank you for posting this!

[@quovadis9816]

Im dłużej wpatrując się w te arcydzieła wchodzimy coraz głębiej i głębiej "Hipnoza". Mistrzostwo Wielki Szacun.

[@noonekennedy1282]

It feels like I'm looking at a real place, a familiar place, like I've seen it before. Unconvertible yet fascinating. Dark but beautiful in its on way. Amazing artist.

[@ciscofas45]

How can it be described? Fascinating, captivating, mind-blowing. shocking? Masterful nightmare, definitely…. Thanks You, Zdzislaw Beksiński.

[@carolinependleton8445]

Absolutely agree.

[@shamanboo74]

Just discovered Beksinski recently myself, and I am loving his art, so beautiful. This video is amazing, thank you! For some reason, the music and some of the images reminds me of Pink Floyd.

[@gmork9279]

I saw his paintings live... i didnt know about him... a friend showed me his paintings live in krakow / poland in a art gallery... its an spiritual expirience... its 100 better then to see them on your PC... the colors and how big the paintings are, the details and emotional expresion...you shold see his art live if u have the opportunity.

[@shamanboo74]

@@gmork9279 that would be amazing! I wish I could see his work in person, but for now I have to content myself with things like this. Hopefully one day I can indulge myself with in person viewings. His dark, somewhat scary, beautiful paintings speak to me in someway. Makes me wish I had the room to try painting my own things.

[@richardwelkincraft8260]

This must be the best cover collection of not yet recorded doom and death metal albums ever!

[@le0n728]

It’s recorded by Bell Witch. It’s named Mirror reaper I guess.

[@onlyoneofhiskind]

Couple of his paintings were used as metal album covers.

[@annanoga7848]

When I stare at his painting I truly see the world that has no ending. Everything is possible in the darkness he created and in my opinion it represents our existance.

[@BrandInman]

Wow. This was so good. Thank you for sharing this!

[@garcalej]

13:17 - "Show me what you've got!!!"

[@willyywolf]

😂😂😂😂

[@desertmaverick7567]

Obviously very original and macabre exuding death and torment. Oh ya.....and the music is spot on! .\ /. he he he he....

[@alexanderherbertkurz]

Thank you so much ... I came across Zdzisław Beksiński only 10 min ago and I am hooked already.

[@iriapoeme2581]

Magnifique vidéo ! J'adore l' oeuvre de Beksinski . Votre choix musical est excellent et adapté Merci ! 💖🖤

[@humanmoron]

this video is perfection. into my "favorites" list it shall go. thank you for this gift.

[@robinaart72]

Just discovered him yesterday - am awestruck - and living in Austria - I can really sense the imagery (relating to ww2/religion etc) - it's still palpable here in a strange way. Could well be my new fav artist...:)

[@Acediscoface]

I love this . So many levels of focus for the eye to contend with. The picture never quite reveals its self in totality. I'd love to see this on a big screen.

[@gerardgaray1188]

The only way to listen to Mirror Reaper🤘🏽

[@carloszavala1145]

I feel like some of these paintings are of places that actually exist because some of them feel so nostalgic to me.

[@andresruiloba322]

This Nazralath game looks dope af

[@gonzalo6890]

I love this types of artists. The art is so magnificent but also kinda grotesque. The song is also a good pick

[@drakecrow9439]

why am i now just finding him.. where have i been

[@MarquisDeSang]

It too scary for youtube recommendation.

[@jnorth1000]

He is no 'Bob Ross'

[@josephmama9657]

I’m not gonna be able to sleep tonight. AWESOME!!!! 😈🤘🏽

[@briantomcollins]

Couldn't think of a better soundtrack to this than something with the slow, grinding style of some moody black metal. One of my favorite artists. Always remember the print my uncle had. Scared the hell outta me as a kid.

[@evanseveer926]

To physically see his paintings is on my bucket list. They're so beautiful and yet they give such a grim feeling. I aim to make art in which it makes others feel the way I do when I look at his art.

[@dianablackman4528]

Beautiful???!!! They represent corruption, torture, death and decay. Post-modern horror.

[@evanseveer926]

@@dianablackman4528 The paintings don't hold a true meaning that Beksinski meant to put in. He has said so before. I do see the elements of decay and corruption in the paintings, but it's what makes them so beautiful in the first place. It's so wonderfully crafted, that high attention to detail has been put into every inch of every canvas painted. No one can deny that they're wondrous masterpieces.

[@justiceneeded01]

@@evanseveer926 Well said!

[@XxR0ckerx]

Mire los 48 minutos y cuando termino volví a reproducirlo.

[@franklinadams7826]

The best video I have ever seen is the work of Beksinski on youtube

[@theriguyayylmao3761]

Great song/album choice to accompany the visuals

[@DonaldBinks]

This is my favorite artist

[@Aaron-8989]

Wow I’m amazed to see what he sees it’s dark and also a sense of loneliness in a way

[@Moodboard39]

yea, especially in poland, seem depressing during the war

[@JohnSmith-wx4ts]

And my awakening deepens

[@dianablackman4528]

Awakening to the horror of post-modernism.

[@nadcainzipper]

Wow omg 😲 😍 😳 mind blowing 🤯 😳 😑 😐 This has really inspired me to get back to drawing.

[@culloden23]

Getting a strong Tool vibe.

[@cesarregalado3420]

Very, Very, Very Cool!

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

I hope part of heaven and eternity is to get to explore his world.. William Heinl, You did such a great job on this tribute. Thank you so much.

[@carolinependleton8445]

When I first stumbled across his paintings I was horrified, but after many viewings and reading up on his earlier life, I find his work amazing, after all we all turn to skeletons in the end.

[@carolinependleton8445]

I was the same too.

[@emeraldtabbycat148]

His paintings seem to be more of an expression of spiritual anguish, rather than the inevitable doom of the flesh. There's a strange sadness and mourning quality laced throughout his works. There's a compulsion to step into them and travel through. Explore the dark world he found within himself, all while avoiding the eerie gaze of the monolithic figures looming over you throughout.

[@paulguzman1634]

One portrayal of Hell through gifted eyes. Incredibly Awesome with music to match!!!! Thanks for this.

[@didpen]

Thank's so much for him ....

[@m33lover]

Love his art

[@barrykenworthy5138]

thank you cannot thank you enough for bringing this art to view

[@gamerman7276]

4:18 Hire this man to rebuild Notre Dame.

[@jomarmasungcad9214]

Why i feel so relaxed and comfortable seeing this piece of art. The satisfaction im getting is on the next level.

[@scottlondon8382]

I just absolutely adore his use of colours

[@HeyItsTheWykydtron]

I love how the video is 48 minutes long but the song isn't even half way done (the song is 1 hour and 23 minutes long btw)

[@DEDASTARY200]

What an absolute boss

[@justiceneeded01]

This video with this music is just perfect!!!!!!! So, so, soooo well done!!!!!!:)

[@elizabethjudithcastillobar3821]

Me enamoré del arte de Zdzislaw es dicotomatica su manera de expresar desde la más profunda tristeza del ser humano hasta el eros de la vida.❤️

[@A1._.-_-]

Yes babygirl

[@aleksandarnikolic2743]

CRAZY BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS! DARK AND BEAUTIFUL!

[@carlaleon3427]

Me encantó, muchas gracias

[@BBoyRiffRaff]

I can see where Warhammer got a lot of its visual influence. They chose wisely.

[@danieldeanallen]

Make more of these videos. This is great.

[@Piyesis71]

Wow. I have no words.

[@kevineleven5610]

Imagine going into an old remote castle and these were on the dark walls lit by wrought iron candelabra's

[@eternalbliss5189]

Always hits the spot.

[@sorensouthard927]

I see a ton of religious elements thrown into his works. As somebody who would be scared as shit of an actual omnipresent deity, I can relate. Like even in the bible they describe religious beings as utterly terrifying, even if they didn't look terrifying, the fact that my life would be at the whim of anything is not something I feel comfortable with.

[@whoisharo4689]

Damn, this is amazing. Ill be listening to this whilst I paint. Thank you!

[@MarioRubenMartins4]

outstanding and amazing arts

[@timothymckane6362]

I can safely say that his artwork is beautifully horrific with some that are eerily pleasant to see what he has created.

[@k633]

Beautiful art

[@alandavies7127]

A good intro to a great artist

[@bartfaitamas]

Thank you!

[@Zenseus]

Going to dream something vivid after this video, nice.

[@dianablackman4528]

So you enjoy having nightmares?

[@ms.doomer5623]

@@dianablackman4528 daddy chill

[@Zenseus]

@@dianablackman4528 Sure do.

[@maddog.mcewan]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pongsih9380]

doom metal just fits perfectly

[@rivertodd3051]

Is there no happiness in the subconscious 😊

[@dianablackman4528]

Good question. Carl Jung showed that there is. This art is the Dark Side, post-modern hellscape.

[@benlin1526]

Great music choice.

[@paulturgeon5803]

Goes well with Bell Witch.

[@RobVoid]

hey, thx 4 this video...

[@carlswenson5403]

Absolutely, without question, my favorite modern artist. Bucket-list item to own one of his works. Thank you for posting

[@dianablackman4528]

Would you actually want one of these pieces on a wall in your home or office?? It does totally represent post-modernism in all its decadent horror. Which I detest.

[@racingbeats1493]

@@dianablackman4528 I'm about to hang three of these in my home office DIANA

[@kristandagley7089]

@@racingbeats1493 Nice!!!! I almost spit out my coffee...Thanks for the laugh!

[@Redlife666]

May whatever gods are left, watch over you all Darkness and love is the only real truths

[@Jack-eb1gi]

🖤🖤🖤

[@Dodge589]

THIS MAN GOT MY MIND TO WERE I DID NOT THINK IT COULD GO THANK YOU SO MUCH LONG MAY YOU AWAKE ONE DAY BUT WHEN I THINK OV A PAINTER THAT THINKS OV YOU WELL YOU ARE ALIVE RIP BRO RIP

[@thomasb2031]

Scorn ( a video game) bring me here, and i appreciate

[@sirjames3494]

This guy would take regular trips to hell for inspiration for his art 😂

[@onehappypepper8732]

Satan: oh hey buddy, What brings you here this time? Artist: Art Satan: *sigh* ofcourse it is. Enjoy your stay...

[@democratictotalitariansoci1462]

Unfortunately, he seems to have been doing it, and payed the price. First his wife died, then his son committed suicide, and lastly he was stabbed to death. All within few years.

[@kumabear9361]

This is what the realm of chaos in Warhammer Fantasy should look like

[@samuelsaez719]

excelente arte lo pisitivo d la tecnologia poder ver este artetan oscuro

[@antoniosimoes3247]

✨🖤💯✨

[@ThatCrazyMexicanBoii]

Reminds me of Courage the Cowardly dog show

[@andyperez6105]

Strange things happen in nowhere...

[@freebee95553]

I gaming developer should make a game on Beksinski artwork, like a Beksinski world like fallout RPG game. I game where you venture on a decayed world trying to give meaning to a meaningless world where only confusion and curiosity envelope your senses to explain the things unexplainable.

[@megataurus7779]

Mad max,hellraiser,texas chainsaw massacre,the hills have eyes,all rolled into one nightmare

[@trentbrownstone1481]

Reminds me of Blame!

[@ZEDONYUS]

The real Dark Soul

[@Waferdicing]

❤️💚🖤💜💙

[@dodge2475]

wicked world

[@user-sv3kf4qz3w]

What die he see in his life to make him draw such bizarre entertainment

[@willyywolf]

He grew up in Poland in his early life in the 1930s and 40s, so he had a lot of exposure to the Nazis of Germany. He also studied architecture and often gained inspiration from his dreams and through music.

[@user-sv3kf4qz3w]

@@willyywolf oh yeah that checks out poor guy

[@MiggsMultiple]

Unreal Video...Where is the Music from?

[@user-wz7im7sv7z]

Интересно когда человек пишет такие картины он освобождается от этих пережитых кошмаров или он ещё глубже погружается в эту атмосферу?

[@adamwilgosz9760]

Trudno powiedzieć, ale niewątpliwie koszmar wkroczył do jego życia, jego syn popełnił samobójstwo a on sam zastał zamordowany w napadzie rabunkowym.