Collective Invention Female Fish Statue by Magritte 6W

Magritte’s Impossible Beach Creature Brought into Sculpture

This Collective Invention statue transforms one of René Magritte’s most intriguing Surrealist images into a three-dimensional object you can hold and study. A reclining figure lies calmly as the lower body appears human while the upper form becomes a sleek silver fish. The combination feels impossible, yet perfectly clear inside the logic of dreams. It invites viewers to question what they see and how meanings shift.

Magritte painted Collective Invention in 1935. In the original work, this hybrid creature rests on a quiet beach, somewhere between tide and dry sand. The smooth legs and bare feet recall traditional figure painting. The alert fish head and gills belong to a different world. This Collective Invention figurine keeps that tension alive and lets you examine the transformation from every angle.

The artist once described the piece as a playful answer to stories about sirens. Instead of a woman with a fish tail, he reverses the myth. The result feels humorous but also slightly unsettling. This Magritte fish woman sculpture continues that visual joke. It asks how much we need to recognize a figure as human, and how quickly that certainty can slip away.

The figurine is cast from resin and then hand-painted. Soft skin tones define the legs and feet, while the fish's half shimmers with pearl-like metallic color. The careful modeling preserves the elegant pose and the smooth beach-like contour beneath the body. As a Collective Invention sculpture, it works both as a Surrealism study piece and as a small conversation starter on any shelf.

Parastone’s studio specializes in adapting paintings into sculpture. For this piece, the designers began by closely examining Magritte’s canvas, tracing lines of movement and proportion. They then extended those forms into space, deciding how the hidden side of the figure might appear in three dimensions. The finished Collective Invention statue stays faithful to the painting yet adds new viewpoints. It lets you walk around the idea, not just look straight at it. Many collectors appreciate how Parastone turns flat Surrealist scenes into sculptural experiences.

Sized at about six inches wide and 1.5 inches high, this Surrealism figurine fits easily on a desk, bookcase, or display cabinet. It pairs beautifully with art books, framed prints, and other Surreal collectibles. Some collectors build a dedicated Surrealist shelf with this Collective Invention statue at the center. Others place it among contemporary decor as a surprising, witty accent.

René Magritte, born in Belgium in 1898, became one of the key voices of Surrealism. He studied art in Brussels and later joined the Surrealist circle in Paris. Throughout his career he explored the gap between words, images, and objects. Works like The Empty Mask and The Last Jockey challenge viewers to reconsider how pictures create meaning. Owning a René Magritte statue like this one brings that inquiry into everyday life.

This piece also appeals to collectors who enjoy building themed groups of art. Many people like to gather five or more Magritte figurines to explore his recurring ideas. Others pair them with ten or more Dalí sculptures to create a wider Surrealist display. Together these works trace how different artists approached dream images, visual puzzles, and unexpected hybrids. The Collective Invention statue fits naturally into such a collection.

Features of the Collective Invention Statue

• Three-dimensional adaptation of Magritte’s 1935 painting Collective Invention.
• Shows a reclining hybrid figure with human legs and a fish body.
• Hand-painted resin with smooth skin tones and metallic fish details.
• Designed by Parastone’s studio for Surrealism collectors.
• Compact Surreal collectible art for shelves, desks, or display cabinets.

Materials & Dimensions

• Material: Hand-painted resin.
• Size: Approx. 1.5" H × 6" W.
• Weight: About 0.5 lbs.
• Display: Indoor use recommended.
• Care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Display and Collecting Ideas

Place this Collective Invention statue on a shelf with other museum-inspired statues to create a mini gallery at home. For a deeper Surrealist theme, pair it with works from our Dalí and Magritte collection. Mix in art books or small symbolic objects to echo the spirit of Surrealism.

For More Reading from the Web

• Article on Magritte’s painting Collective Invention with images and commentary.
• René Magritte artist profile, biography, and artworks at the Museum of Modern Art.