Around Wall Street or portrait of Pablo in NY by Leonora Carrington

Around Wall Street or portrait of Pablo in NY 1973

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painting, oil-paint

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portrait

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narrative-art

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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oil painting

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cityscape

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surrealism

Copyright: Leonora Carrington,Fair Use

Leonora Carrington made this painting called Around Wall Street or portrait of Pablo in NY, and I think it's just incredible, because it feels like it was all just discovered as she was making it. The texture of this piece is really interesting, and it's hard to tell exactly what materials she was using, though I think there might be egg tempera involved. Look at the way that she has applied the paint in thin layers, almost like washes. These colours are earthy and muted, but then you notice that burst of radiant light around the flower-like shape that's emerging from the architecture. It reminds me of Remedios Varo, who was also a Surrealist artist and good friend of Carrington, both artists create these alternate realities in their artworks that they invite the viewer to explore. It's as though these works are glimpses into a mysterious inner world, full of symbolism and hidden meanings. What do you think?

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