In this episode of Art Happens, we step into the strange, rebellious, magical world of Leonora Carrington: painter, writer, Surrealist, mythmaker, and professional refuser of being decorative. Born into wealth in England, Carrington was expected to become obedient, polished, marriageable, and socially useful. Naturally, she chose horses, hyenas, witches, alchemy, Celtic myth, feminist rebellion, and a lifelong commitment to making reality behave badly.We’ll follow Carrington from her debutante beginnings to the chaos of Surrealist Paris, her relationship with Max Ernst, the trauma of war and institutionalization, and her eventual reinvention in Mexico, where her work fully transformed into a world of hybrid creatures, powerful women, ritual kitchens, dream logic, and absolute refusal.Because Carrington was never interested in being someone’s muse. She was building the mythology herself.J-Squared Atelier, LLCfor the love of artDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Send us a textDon't miss the video podcast version on YouTube!!!Follow & Subscribe to Art HappensConnect with Us:J-Squared Aterlier (J2Atelier)🌐 Website: J2 Atelier📸 Instagram: @J2AtelierJames William Moore🌐 Website: James William Moore📸 Instagram: @the_jwmartistCatch Lattes & Art, our sister podcast—coffee-fueled conversations with artists about process, inspiration, and the beautiful mess behind the work.You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon Music, and Buzzsprout

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