Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) was a leading figure of the Surrealist movement, celebrated for her richly imaginative and symbolically complex paintings. Born in England, she was shaped by extraordinary experiences, including her relationship with Max Ernst, her escape from Europe during World War II, and her eventual settlement in Mexico, where she became a central figure in the country’s artistic community.

Carrington’s work is distinguished by highly detailed compositions populated with fantastical creatures and otherworldly scenes, drawing on mythology, mysticism, and personal symbolism. Her paintings create immersive, dreamlike worlds that challenge conventional narratives and explore themes of transformation, identity, and the subconscious.

Her work has been exhibited internationally at major institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Today, Carrington is recognized as one of the most important voices in modern Surrealism.