Erik Johansson: How To Fly

Erik Johansson, based in Prague, Czech Republic, is celebrated for his surreal style, blending hundreds of photographic elements to create seemingly realistic yet impossible scenes. His work challenges the boundaries between reality and fiction, offering a unique and captivating experience.Growing up in the Swedish countryside has deeply influenced Johansson’s visual style, with many of his works featuring the wide-open landscapes and small red houses of his childhood. Each piece is a labor of love and a mark of superb craftsmanship, taking months to complete and resulting in only 6-8 new images per year. This meticulous attention to detail creates optical illusions that draw viewers into Johansson’s imaginative world.