Keywords
Surrealism: Surrealism is an artistic movement with the goal of erasing all constraints on the mind, in order to achieve the unrestrained expression of subconscious thought. Surrealism renounced logic and realism; and overturned social and cultural conventions of the time. Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Surrealism. Britannica School. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Surrealism/313741
Alienation: In psychology, the feeling of being estranged or separated from one’s culture, environment, family, peer group, or self. Sufferers are usually unhappy and uncertain, often turning to alternative ways of life in search of meaning. Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Alienation,. Britannica School. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/Alienation/316065
Art and Literature Influences
Shaun Tan Explains his Drawing Process
Bunyips and Dragons | Shaun Tan
Writing Style Links
- Cain, Sian. (2020). Shaun Tan: 'We’re not being mean to animals – but there is evil in obliviousness'. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jun/18/shaun-tan-tales-from-the-inner-city-author-illustratorAn interview with Shaun Tan, mostly about his research and thoughts on themes in Tales from the Inner City.
- Nichols, Claire. (2021. 17 May). Shaun Tan finds the sublime in the ordinary. The Book Show. ABC. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/the-book-show/shaun-tan/13342564"Oscar winner, Shaun Tan, tells of his appreciation of seemingly ordinary objects, like a bar of soap, and how he applies mindfulness to his practice as a writer and painter."
- Robb, Peter. (2013). The view from outside. https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/the-view-from-outside-20130909-2tes9.htmlAn article about Shaun Tan from the Sydney Morning Herald online.
- [Astrid] (Credit). (2018, August 30). Shaun Tan [audio podcast]. The Garret. https://thegarretpodcast.com/shaun-tan/A comprehensive interview with Shaun Tan about his process and works. Includes audio or the written transcript.
- [Haber, Karen]. (2001). Shaun Tan: out of context. http://www.locusmag.com/2001/Issue12/Tan.htmlAn interview with Shaun Tan for Locus Magazine.