Leonora Carrington (born April 6, 1917, in Lancashire, England – died May 25, 2011, in Mexico City, Mexico) was a renowned British-born Mexican surrealist artist, writer, and one of the most significant figures in the Surrealist movement. Carrington’s imaginative work, blending elements of mythology, fantasy, and personal experience, positioned her as one of the most influential female artists of the 20th century. Her paintings, which are known for their dreamlike quality and complex symbolism, convey a deep exploration of the unconscious, the female experience, and the mystical aspects of life.
Carrington's work is often filled with vivid, otherworldly scenes that blend the fantastical with the symbolic. Her paintings are rich in allegory and explore themes of transformation, feminism, magic, and the spiritual realm. Her depictions of women in particular are central to her body of work, where female figures are portrayed not as passive subjects, but as powerful, mystical beings with agency. She frequently used animals, especially horses, birds, and mythical creatures, as symbols in her works, which evoke connections to the natural world and the unconscious mind. These animals often served as metaphors for the feminine, the wild, and the untamed aspects of life.
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Technique: Ink on paper
40 cm x 27 cm
