Their art has mostly been an autobiographical expression, used as a means of escapism and survival conveyed through dreamscapes and surrealism.

Surrealism also bled into literature and fashion ... It's imaginative and whimsical—basically made for self-expression and escapism. Summers argues that social media has also made the movement ...

Fantastic Frontiers: Adobe predicts surrealism will be a key creative ... that describes magical worlds and an increasing desire for escapism. The report points to the growth of fantasy gaming ...