“Constant Variation” is a surrealist landscape artwork created by Kay Sage in 1958. The artwork belongs to the Surrealism art movement and features a landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a scene dominated by a structure composed of an arrangement of various rocks. These rocks are meticulously stacked in an otherwise barren, unadorned environment. The palette is primarily composed of muted, monochromatic tones, which evokes a sense of stillness and desolation. The rocks vary in shape and texture, seemingly placed with deliberate intention, contributing to an overarching theme of balance and instability. The landscape setting and the surreal arrangement of the rocks invite viewers to reflect on themes of change and permanence, echoing the artwork’s title, “Constant Variation.” The stark contrast between the rocks and the infinite background enhances the surreal and contemplative nature of the piece.
