Paranoiac Critical

It is a technique developed by Salvador Dali to help him paint surrealist images that allow a variety of interpretations.


                                            

In his words, "spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena."

To me, it is the ability to connect deeply to one's subconscious and allow it to guide expression; or rather allow it to express itself. I am not really sure if it is the former or latter. Perhaps it is a combination of both.

The subconscious is like dark matter. It occupies the major share of our mind and yet is difficult to detect, let alone  make use of.

I think Dali ought to be revered for this alone. For making known to world the power of the subconscious, as I see it, and giving us a way to tap into it.