Leonora Carrington
she was a prominent British surrealist artist and writer, born on April 6, 1917, in England, and she passed away on May 25, 2011, in Mexico. Carrington is known for her artistic work spanning painting, sculpture, and literary works and is considered one of the most important figures in the surrealist movement.
At an early age, Carrington was drawn to art and literature, and she joined the surrealist circle in Paris in the 1930s. She had a romantic and artistic relationship with the surrealist painter Max Ernst. During World War II, Ernst was arrested by Nazi authorities, and Carrington fled to Spain and later to Mexico to escape Nazi persecution.
In Mexico, Carrington continued her artistic and literary career. Her visual work often features mythical, dreamlike, and symbolic themes, influenced by her fascination with mythology, alchemy, and nature. Her writings also reflect a blend of the magical and the real, exploring surreal worlds and often incorporating autobiographical elements.
Some of her best-known works include paintings like "The Magical World of the Mayas" and "The Pomme d'Adam," as well as her short novel "The Hearing Trumpet." Her legacy endures as a prominent figure in the history of surrealism and as one of the most outstanding artists of her time.
