If you feel your imagination needs a mega shot of inspiration then explore the fey, mystical artworks of Remedios Varo, one of my favourite painters when I was at art school.
Her miniature works are tiny fantastical worlds in themselves. When I'm feeling as if life has become rather grey and beige, I love to make a cup of tea and lose myself in her beautiful, intelligent and surreal creations. I highly recommend her biography Unexpected Journeys by Janet A Kaplan – Varo’s life equals her art.
And so for Magnificent, Marvellous, Mighty Mondays, let us explore the unlimited boundaries of creation and pay homage to the fascinating Remedios Varo!
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I am unfamiliar with her work... she sounds fabulous. I love surrealism. And I love the idea of seeking art for inspiration when your life seems too beige... such a great idea! xo
ReplyDeleteHello.Thanks for popping over to my blog and for commenting.I haven't heard of Remedios Varo, but I will look out for the book and go and find some of her works.Surrealism is not really my cup of tea generally, but I am always keen to discover art and artists new to me. I love the thought of seeking inspiration when your life is beige - what a good description!Sarah
ReplyDeleteooo I have never come across her I don't think... can we see more?! xxx
ReplyDeleteIs this piece a self portrait of Varo? It looks exactly like her. Thanks for the introduction to this artist.
ReplyDeleteI adore miniature paintings so I would probably fall in love with her work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer. I am sure you would enjoy her work. Sarah, I am pleased you enjoyed that description. I am sure we all have our 'beige days' Art and poetry has the power to transform them thankfully. Curious Cat, there is a website for Remedios Varo which has a large gallery and articles. The Hungry Flower:
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The best information on her is the book Unexpected Journeys. That's a brilliant read and worth every cent in my opinion.
Willow, I agree it looks like her as well! A lot of her female figures do resemble Varo. I don't know if she meant it to be a self-portrait, however.
Simone, I love miniatures as well. In fact the Blogger Emily from Inside a Black Apple reminds me a tad of Varo's work. Not as detailed but with the classical influences and whimsical storybook quality. xx
I look forward to Mondays now ... :) I had not heard of her, I'll check out her website..
ReplyDeletei just went to the dali exhibition at ngv on the weekend, so nice to see this work - perhaps more lyrical than the male surrealists and almost like medieval panels.
ReplyDeleteooh very secretive and magical!
ReplyDeletehow tiny are they?
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Can you believe I hadn't heard of her until I joined a philosopher's group on Facebook? Oh, these intertubes and their strange workings...she is indeed worthy of introduction.
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