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Ellen Sheidlin experiments with realism, virtuality, and her dreams to create the most unique and confusing artworks that she describes as a new direction of art called survirtualism.

By combining her knowledge of photography, modeling, digital art, fashion, and makeup, Ellen creates a complex and fascinating universe that she shares on her Instagram account. By now, the artist has collected a massive following of 4.3M people, exhibits her artwork worldwide, and collaborates with famous brands like Nike, BMW, and Coca-Cola.

You might have already seen Ellen's work on Bored Panda before, and if not, we highly recommend visiting her previous posts here and here.

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3 years ago

"We're all mad here!" "At me?" - someone very quick witted.

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    3 years ago

    This looks really deep and meaningful. Perhaps the people surrounding the girl are out of her life, or something?

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    3 years ago

    Why does this make me think of Bubbles from AbFab?

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    3 years ago

    This reminds me of Leonard Cohen "There is a crack, a crack in everything That's how the light gets in" :-)

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    3 years ago

    Route my Roomba takes!

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    3 years ago

    Looks like Willie Wonka didn't appreciate the Oompa Loompas starting a Trade Union.

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    3 years ago

    Baba Yaga got into the whole 'Tiny House' craze...

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    3 years ago

    My first thought was that she got hopelessly caught up in web of C9 Christmas bulb strings...

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    3 years ago

    Anime filter parasol...

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    3 years ago

    Tea in the Sahara... with yooooooou...

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    3 years ago

    Wonder what the backstory is here...

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely the scene from Scanners where Cameron goes to meet Benjamin Pierce.

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    3 years ago

    I wouldn't like to meet the spider that made this ;-)

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    3 years ago

    Those dresses are incredibly gorgeous! (Dry Clean Only?)

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    3 years ago

    "Eyes without a face - Got no human grace - You're eyes without a face"

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    3 years ago

    Behind this picture, there is a story waiting to be told. Perhaps a complete novel. And I would be first in line to buy it and read it.

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    3 years ago

    Be sure to put your best foot forward!

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    3 years ago

    Hmmm... Lite Beer, anyone? /obscure?

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    3 years ago

    Twins

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    Actually, quite amazing!

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    Didn't I see you in a Doctor Who episode?

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    3 years ago (edited)

    Meaning of this photo: The cult of christianity gave birth to a massive grift — buy your way to heaven.

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    3 years ago

    "Keepin' your head below water..."

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    3 years ago

    Thanks I hate it

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