Re-staging the Masters

Recreate the pictorial elements of an existing artwork using a variety of like objects. Choose a famous work of art that you think you could re-stage, from objects you gather from home. The objective is to transform the original into a derivative version of your own design by using alternative elements while keeping with the overall structure and character of the piece. The outcome will inevitably be a surreal version of the original. 

The Process:

The Persistence of Memory, 
by Spanish Surrealist, Salvador Dali, 1931

Re-stage, edit, and paint your version of the original artwork 

Compose the pictorial elements of the artwork. 

Use Photoshop to add desired elements of the original. 

More Examples:

Re-staging the composition:

Elements of the original artwork are replaced by ordinary household objects, using a similar setting. Use two or three dimensional images to produce your re-staging of the original artwork.

Reproducing the mood:

Use lighting to aid in composing the design. Be thoughtful about how you recreate the essence of the original

Capturing the essence

You can use as much or as little of the original elements to create your re-staging. The objective is to use the original as a source of inspiration. Don't feel like you have to produce an exact replica. 

Restaging: The Concept

The inherent results of a, "Re-staging" of a painting will lean toward Surrealism. The re-fabricated set-up will be like an alternate reality, akin to Surrealism in nature. A dream-like reality.