The artwork titled “Traffic Prohibited” by Jacek Yerka belongs to the surrealism art movement and is classified as a landscape genre.
In the artwork, a forest of towering mushrooms dominates the scene, creating an otherworldly environment. The mushroom stalks, which resemble thick, metallic columns, rise uniformly from a dark, textured ground that mimics the undulating surface of a forest floor. Interspersed among these mushrooms are peculiar elements, including an oversized snail with a clock face incorporated into its shell and a sign that echoes the title, hinting at the prohibition of movement within this surreal landscape. The atmospheric, dim lighting and muted colors contribute to the dreamlike quality. The overall composition evokes a sense of whimsy, mystery, and a slight touch of absurdity, characteristic of the surrealist style.
