{"product_id":"quiador-remedios-varo","title":"Quiador - Remedios Varo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist work by Remedios Varo depicting a mysterious figure in a golden pod, accompanied by owls, travelling through a snowy forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemedios Varo, a Spanish-born artist who spent her most productive years in Mexico, created Quiador in 1960. The work displays her characteristic precision and interest in esoteric themes. A central figure, encased within a pod-like structure, moves through a dense, wintry forest. The figure wears a tall, conical hat and a long coat, accompanied by two owls. The composition relies on a contrast between the muted, monochromatic tones of the snowy woods and the warm, golden-orange hue of the central vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaro often employed techniques such as frottage and decalcomania to generate textures, which she then refined with fine brushwork. Her interest in alchemy, science, and mysticism informs the narrative quality of the piece. The figure appears to be a traveller or a guide, navigating a space that feels removed from ordinary time. The owls, symbols of wisdom and nocturnal sight, reinforce the sense of an otherworldly journey. The verticality of the trees mirrors the elongated form of the central pod, creating a sense of rhythmic movement through the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects the artist's meticulous approach to her craft. Varo used thin glazes to build up the surface, resulting in a smooth, enamel-like finish. The attention to detail in the feathers of the owls and the texture of the bark demonstrates her technical discipline. By placing a solitary, enigmatic subject against a vast, repetitive background, she invites the viewer to consider the isolation and purpose of the traveller. The work remains a clear example of her ability to blend technical rigour with imaginative, dream-like subject matter, characteristic of her mature period in Mexico City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poet-in-exil-victor-brauner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoet in Exil - Victor Brauner — Victor Brauner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Remedios Varo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886880100687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886896320847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886896353615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886896386383,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58886896419151,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Quiador_Poster_CompositorV1_1790348304380.jpg?v=1790349204","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/quiador-remedios-varo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}