Arturo introduced me to the work of a painter named Remedios Varo. Her paintings create a very personal vision which melds fantasy and psychology. Over the last few days I have enjoyed learning more about her work, and though she died in Mexico in 1963, it remains vibrant. They caused me to think about one of the oldest forms of interactive storytelling, that which takes place in worlds visualized by painters. As in Varo's work, the narrative may not be clarified by the painter, inviting the viewer to fill in the story themselves. Who is this figure in Varo's painting, "The Vagabond", with his mysterious air and gadgetry? Her work is clearly influenced by that of Hieronymus Bosch, but also reminds me of another artist I admire. (see next post)
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