The magical world of an artist
Remedios Varo (1908–1963) was a Spanish-Mexican surrealist painter. She is known for her mysterious paintings of hermaphroditic beings involved in magical arts or the occult.
She was born on December 16, 1908 in the city of Ángeles in the province of Girona in the region of Catalonia. Her full name was María de los Remedios Alicia Rodrigue Varo y Uranga.
She was one of the first women to study at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid.
In the 1930s, she collaborated with Catalan surrealist artists in Barcelona, and in 1937 she moved to Paris, where she married the surrealist poet Benjamin Pere. In Paris, she met André Breton and other surrealists and participated in their exhibitions.
With the outbreak of World War II in 1941, he fled France and went to Mexico City, where he lived for the rest of his life. In Mexico, he became close friends with other Surrealist artists such as Leonora Carrington and Cathy Horna.
Varro's paintings often have a dreamy, mystical atmosphere, and are full of special symbols. He used precise painting techniques and delicate details to create his works, reminiscent of the paintings of the early Renaissance masters.
His subjects often include imaginary creatures, strange machines, and scenes with a sense of magic and alchemy. Female characters are often present in his works, engaged in spiritual journeys or spiritual quests.
Varro's works incorporate a combination of scientific, philosophical, and mystical elements.
Remedios Varro is considered one of the most important Surrealist artists of the 20th century. His works have been praised for their strong imagination, skillful technique, and rich, multi-layered content. Today, his works are housed in major museums around the world and continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts.
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