Known for her enigmatic paintings, sculptures, and literary works, Leonora Carrington’s imaginative creations blended fantastical imagery with deeply personal and mythological themes.
Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was a British-born Mexican artist and writer, celebrated for her contributions to the Surrealist movement. Carrington's paintings often feature dreamlike settings populated by hybrid creatures, spectral figures, and mysterious rituals. Her use of rich symbolism reflects her fascination with alchemy, folklore, and Jungian psychology.
In 1942, Carrington moved to Mexico, where she found a lifelong home and a thriving artistic community. Her Mexican years marked a prolific period, producing acclaimed paintings, bronze sculptures, and surrealist literary works, including her novel 'The Hearing Trumpet'.
Carrington’s legacy is celebrated worldwide for its originality and depth. Her works have been exhibited in major museums, including the Tate Modern, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City. A feminist icon, she continues to inspire artists and writers with her fearless exploration of the imagination and the subconscious.
