A Thousand Nails into the Mind of Dalí

A Thousand Nails into the Mind of Dalí
A sculptural tribute to surrealism’s greatest mind — captured in 1,000 solid brass nails, arranged with hypnotic precision on matte black acrylic glass.

This portrait of Salvador Dalí is created entirely without paint or print. From up close, the surface shimmers with chaos — dense, abstract, alive. But step back, and the image takes form: the unmistakable gaze, the curled mustache, the mind behind the myth.

Crafted from untreated solid brass, the nails will slowly develop a natural patina, allowing the artwork to evolve over time — just as Dalí’s ideas continually morphed and redefined themselves. It is a living portrait — surreal, layered, and endlessly shifting.

Framed in a black wooden float frame with a gold-accented edge, A Thousand Nails into the Mind of Dalí merges classical portraiture with sculptural minimalism. A bold exploration of identity, perception, and the power of imagination.

This piece is part of a limited edition of 3, each handcrafted and signed.

Details
• Title: A Thousand Nails into the Mind of Dalí
• Edition: Limited to 3 pieces 
• Medium: 1,000 solid brass nails
• Background: Matte black acrylic glass
• Frame: Black wooden float frame with gold-accented inner edge (ready to hang)
• Year: 2025
• Signed on the reverse
• Certificate of Authenticity included (digital version available upon request)
• Dimensions: 52 × 52 cm (including frame)

From the Art with Nails series by TD Fine Art Studio
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