Remedios Varo

Remedios Varo

I came across her work this Thursday at the Art Institute of Chicago, It was all a lovely happenstance, much like many things in my life. Since seeing the show, I’ve found myself on a small deep dive learning more about her.

Her practice connected with me. She seemed like a woman captivated by alchemic thoughts and practices with a very interesting life lived in Mexico. I think there is something about the land there or the people that carry a contagious air of mysticism for those who encounter it. I find myself drawn to countless artists of different media who one way or another bring me back to this motherland.

The show is the first show of Varo’s work in the United States in over 20 years. It’s located on the second floor of the Modern Wing next to the cafe. And I very much recommend you view it. It is up until November 27.

Exhibition Details:
https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/9935/remedios-varo-science-fictions

Images:
1.Still-life Resurrecting, 1963
2 & 3. Harmony, 1956
4. To be Reborn, 1960
5. Exerpt from her journal “How to Have Exotic Dreams”
6. Creation of Birds, 1957
7. Magic flight, 1956

Bottom: Portrait of Remedios Varo by Kati Horna, 1958

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