Act II: The Voyage: Where they came upon fantastic Creatures Possibly 1980 - 1981

Arthur Tress's "Act II: The Voyage: Where they came upon fantastic Creatures" is a surreal photograph, created sometime between 1980-1981. It features a theatrical backdrop depicting a lush, jungle scene, with a costumed figure and a fantastical creature made of found objects dominating the foreground. The image plays with the idea of performance, reality, and fantasy, inviting the viewer to question the nature of the scene and its meaning. This work is a fine example of Tress's signature style, which often blends elements of the uncanny, the playful, and the theatrical.