The Plunge into the Deep 1935

"The Plunge into the Deep" (1935) by Marta Hoepffner is a surrealist photomontage that depicts a bed floating in a star-filled night sky. The image evokes a sense of dreamlike wonder and suggests the transition between sleep and wakefulness. The bed, a symbol of comfort and domesticity, is juxtaposed with the vastness of the cosmos, creating a sense of disorientation and the unknown. Hoepffner's use of collage and black and white photography contribute to the artwork's dreamlike quality and underscore the power of the subconscious.