Dalí Dream Caused by a Bee Pomegranate Sculpture – Surreal Tiger Replica

A Tiger’s Leap From a Dream, Frozen in Dalí’s Surreal Style

This Dalí Dream Caused by a Bee statue adapts one of Salvador Dalí’s most explosive dream visions into a dramatic three dimensional sculpture. A snarling tiger launches from the mouth of an enormous fish, capturing the instant before waking. Inspired by Dalí’s dream imagery and Freud’s ideas about external stimuli shaping dreams, this surrealism figurine brings motion, tension, and symbolism into one compact display. Place it on a desk or shelf to spark conversation and curiosity about Dalí’s dream-based art.

• Measures 8.25 in H x 5.25 in L x 1.5 in D. Weighs 0.4 lbs with detachable metal stand.
• Material: Hand painted resin with detailed color accents.
• Includes full color artwork card and multilingual description card.
• Part of the collectible Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection. PN SD09.
• Licensed adaptation created with approval from the Dalí Foundation.

The Tiger, the Fish, and Dalí’s Dream Logic: Dali Dream Caused Bee

The sculpture captures the exact moment a tiger erupts from a fish’s mouth in a burst of dreamlike energy. The image comes from Dalí’s 1944 painting with the full title “One second before awakening from a dream caused by the flight of a bee around a pomegranate.” This Dalí Dream Caused by a Bee statue focuses on the central tiger figure as it leaps forward in mid snarl. The curved line of the fish and the extended tiger body show Dalí’s interest in sudden movement inside dream scenes. Pair it with other pieces from our Dalí and Surrealism collection for a complete dreamscape display such as Elephant with Thin Legs.

Freud, Dreams, and Dalí’s Imagination

Dalí used Freud’s theories as inspiration for many works that explore the subconscious mind. In this painting, a bee buzzing near Gala’s sleeping body becomes the trigger for the violent dream. The rifle pointing toward her symbolizes the shock that wakes her, while the fish and tiger represent the speed and intensity of the imagined moment. This sculpture recreates that brief second between stimulus and awakening. It reflects Dalí’s belief that dreams can explode with meaning even when caused by a simple sound. The piece works well alongside surreal book titles from our art and history book collection.

Mysticism, Symbolism, and Dalí’s Surreal Style

Dalí’s postwar style often blended religious themes, psychological ideas, and dream analysis. The pomegranate appears as both a lure for the bee and a symbol of hidden meaning. Floating forms, elongated shadows, and sudden movement show Dalí’s interest in spiritual imagery mixed with dream logic. In the background of the original painting, an elephant with long thin legs defies gravity, just like the elephants found in our Dalí replicas. The Dalí Bee Dream statue keeps these elements alive through careful sculptural detail.

From Dalí’s Canvas to a 3D Sculpture by Parastone

Dalí Dream Caused by Bee painting shows the fish and tiger in a single flat explosion of movement. To adapt this scene into sculpture, Parastone had to imagine the hidden sides and invent depth consistent with Dalí’s surreal style. The tiger’s muscles, fish scales, and curved motion line were recreated to feel as if the figures burst outward from the painting. Like their other Dalí pieces, Parastone balanced faithfulness to the artwork with creative interpretation. The metal stand keeps the tiger suspended in mid air, echoing Dalí’s frozen split-second imagery.

Surreal Art Lovers Get Dreamy Over It

This sculpture appeals to collectors who enjoy bold dream scenes and unexpected symbolism. The tiger’s fierce expression and the fish’s dramatic shape make it an eye catching display piece. It suits desks, shelves, and art inspired room décor. Pair it  with the Dalí Rearing Horse from the same series of dream imagery.

For more reading from the web, we suggest:

• Overview of Dalí’s most important surrealist dream paintings
• Salvador Dalí Foundation catalogue of his paintings