The allegorical nature of much of Varo’s work recalls the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch, and some critics have described her art as “postmodern allegory,” much in the tradition of Irrealism. Francisco Goya, El Greco, Picasso, and Braque. While André Breton were formative influences in her understanding of Surrealism. While living in Mexico, she was influenced by pre-Columbian art and traditional Mexican folklore.
The “Irrealism” of Remedios Varo (1908 – 1963)
June 30, 2011 by Mexican Artwork
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