Leonora Carrington
Born: 01-01-1917
Leonora Carrington was a British-born Mexican artist and author known for her contributions to the Surrealist movement. Born in 1917, she became a prominent figure in both visual arts and literature, exploring themes of magic, transformation, and the subconscious. Her works often defy conventional boundaries, blending mythical elements with feminist undertones. Carrington's legacy includes novels, short stories, and paintings that continue to inspire and challenge perceptions of reality.
Book summaries for books written by Leonora Carrington
Quotes
In a world where most people are totally lacking in imagination, the few who do have imagination are the only ones who count.
The task of the right eye is to peer into the telescope, while the left eye peers into the microscope.
The future is an immense oven waiting to receive us.
To learn you must be prepared to stay confused.
It is always a mistake to count your chickens before they are hatched.
I am not mad, I am just very, very determined.
It is most important to run out of scapegoats.
All books can be indecent books.
Everything is possible in this world; even the most unimaginable.
I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I'm not afraid to look behind them.
The trick is to learn to ignore everything that is going on and simply concentrate on sketching.
The only thing that matters is the infinite passion one has for life.