"I wanted to be a doctor, but I fainted at the sight of blood. So I became an artist."

Leonora Carrington (1917 - 2011)
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About Leonora Carrington

Leonora Carrington was a British-born Mexican artist, surrealist painter, and writer. She was one of the few female surrealists in the Surrealist Movement. Carrington's work often featured symbolic imagery, mystical elements, and dreamlike landscapes. Her art and writings were influenced by her interest in mythology, alchemy, and the occult. Carrington's unique style and imaginative creations have left a lasting impact on the art world.

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