Suburban Surreal 

Sarah Joncas created "Suburban Surreal," a painting, with no specified date. This work encapsulates the quiet unease and surreal beauty that simmers beneath the surface of suburban life. Joncas, deeply entrenched in the visual language of contemporary fantasy and portraiture, draws us into a world where the familiar—cookie-cutter houses and quiet nights—morphs into something dreamlike and unsettling. The woman emerging from the water, with butterflies alighting on her skin, evokes a sense of transformation and vulnerability. Water symbolizes the subconscious, suggesting a journey into the depths of personal identity. The artist positions the natural and the artificial in stark contrast to each other. The butterflies—symbols of change and beauty—offer a counterpoint to the regimented, almost sterile, environment of the suburban landscape. Through this juxtaposition, Joncas invites us to consider the hidden emotions and untold stories within seemingly placid communities. The image is a potent reminder that beneath the veneer of sameness, individual stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation unfold.