Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo: Cultural Complexes and the Redemptive Power of the Abjected Feminine

Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo explores the psychological depth of Remedios Varo's surrealist paintings, critiquing patriarchal underpinnings of Jungian psychology, alchemy, and Surrealism. It highlights how Varo used painting to address cultural complexes that silence female expression, offering healing and transformation through alchemical psychology. The book also explores the role of alchemy in Varo's friendship with Leonora Carrington, leading to protest paintings against patriarchy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo delves into a profound psychological exploration of Remedios Varo, a renowned Spanish surrealist painter. By utilizing Varo's paintings in a revolutionary manner, the book critically examines the patriarchal foundations of Jungian psychology, alchemy, and Surrealism, shedding light on how Varo employed her art to address cultural complexities that suppress female expression.

The central focus of the book revolves around the transformative power of alchemical psychology, facilitated by the imaginative realm and the archetypal Feminine. It explores how this practice can lead to healing and transformation on both an individual and cultural level.

In addition to its psychological analysis, Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo delves into the intricate relationship between Varo and Leonora Carrington. Their friendship, marked by a shared fascination with alchemy, resulted in a series of paintings that boldly protested the limitations imposed by patriarchy. This unique book holds immense appeal for academics, scholars, and post-graduate students engaged in the fields of analytical psychology, art history, Surrealism, cultural criticism, and Jungian studies.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367704254