Aurora 1962

Remedios Varo painted "Aurora" using oil on masonite, presenting us with a trio of figures amidst a haunting forest. Each carries a scroll, a symbol deeply rooted in the transmission of knowledge, bearing witness to the enduring human quest for understanding. The scrolls remind me of the ancient library of Alexandria, and echo through illuminated medieval manuscripts, and even resurface in modern cinema as hidden maps pointing to buried treasure. But what knowledge do these figures carry? Their androgynous forms and solemn expressions suggest they bear secrets from beyond our world, much like the figures of ancient oracles delivering messages from the gods. Here, Varo taps into our collective memory, evoking a primeval connection to nature and a sense of mystery. It is as if she’s beckoning us to look beyond the surface and listen to the whispers of the ages. The forest, like a labyrinth, mirrors the intricate pathways of our own minds, filled with symbols waiting to be deciphered.