Bronze
124 x 80 x 80 cm
48 7/8 x 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.
Bronze
49 x 160 x 46 cm
19 1/4 x 63 x 18 1/8 in
AP 1/2
Bronze
126 x 90 x 84 cm
49 5/8 x 35 3/8 x 33 1/8 in.
AP 1/2
Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was a British-Mexican painter, sculptor and writer, considered one of the most important figures of surrealism. Her work explores dream worlds, mythology, alchemy, and feminism, creating a unique universe full of fantastic creatures and esoteric symbolism. Based in Mexico for most of her life, she left an artistic and literary legacy that continues to captivate the public and critics today.
Born in England into a wealthy family, Carrington defied social expectations to pursue art. In Paris, he joined the surrealist circle where he became involved with Max Ernst, but her life took a turn after World War II. After being admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Spain, she managed to escape and settle in Mexico in 1942, where she found an artistic community of her own and the freedom to develop her work fully.
In Mexico, Carrington became an influential artist, collaborating with such figures as Remedios Varo and Kati Horna. Her pictorial work is characterized by mystical scenes, hybrid beings and references to ancient traditions. In addition to her painting, she wrote novels and short stories. Her sculpture also left an indelible mark.
Leonora Carrington’s legacy is still alive, with exhibitions in renowned museums and a growing interest in her literary work. Her ability to merge art and literature with a mystical and feminist vision consolidated her as one of the most relevant creators of the 20th century.
Contemporary Latin American art has witnessed a significant transformation in recent decades, especially in relation to the participation and recogni
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