Remedios Varo (1908-1963) was a Spanish-born painter who later became a central figure in the Mexican surrealist movement. In the wake of the Spanish Civil War, Varo moved to Paris, where she became involved with the surrealist group and developed her distinctive style, characterized by meticulous detail, symbolic imagery, and themes of magic, alchemy, and the occult. The outbreak of World War II forced Varo to flee to Mexico City, a place that would become her home and the site of her most productive and creative period. Varo’s paintings from this period are known for their dreamlike quality and exploration of the subconscious, often featuring mystical and fantastical elements.

Varo’s impact on the art world extends beyond her unique blend of surrealism and mystical symbolism. She is celebrated for her exploration of the female psyche and feminist themes, presenting women as complex, autonomous beings often engaged in magical or alchemical practices. Her work challenges traditional gender roles and explores themes of identity, transformation, and transcendence.

I wanted to see if AI could convincingly replicate her style. I feed GAN models a series of iterative prompts based on descriptions of her original paintings.

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Portrait of Grandmother Doña Josefa Zejalvo
1926
A portrait of an elderly woman, depicted with a calm expression, using soft, muted colors to emphasize her gentle demeanor.
Portrait of Grandmother Doña Josefa Zejalvo
1926
The Message
1935
The Message
1935
The Desire
1937
The Desire
1937
Eyes on the Table
1938
Eyes on the Table
1938
The Souls of the Mountain
1938
A mystical scene where human figures merge with a mountain, depicted in earthy tones that symbolize unity with nature.
The Souls of the Mountain
1938
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Vegetal Puppets
1938
Plants arranged to appear like puppet figures, using vibrant greens and subtle browns to highlight the organic forms.
Vegetal Puppets
1938
Magic Grotto
1942
A mystical cave filled with glowing lights and magical elements, painted with deep blues and hints of glittering gold to enhance the mystical feel.
Magic Grotto
1942
Tightrope Walkers
1944
Figures balancing on a tightrope, set against a surreal backdrop of swirling, dreamlike colors in soft pastels.
Tightrope Walkers
1944
My Friend Agustin Lazo
1945
A thoughtful portrait of Agustin Lazo, surrounded by abstract elements in muted earth tones that suggest depth and introspection.
My Friend Agustin Lazo
1945
Weird Life
1945
Bizarre, life-like figures in an undefined space, using a palette of unnatural, eerie colors to create a sense of the uncanny.
Weird Life
1945
Amoebiasis or Vegetables
1947
Vegetables taking on amoebic forms, blending the organic with the abstract using lush greens and yellows.
Amoebiasis or Vegetables
1947
Gypsy and Harlequin
1947
A dynamic and expressive setting featuring a gypsy and a harlequin, using bright, contrasting colors to highlight the theatricality of the scene.
Gypsy and Harlequin
1947
Malaria
1947
A dark, ominous setting with a giant mosquito, using dark grays and blacks contrasted with the stark white of the mosquito.
Malaria
1947
The Battle
1947
A chaotic battle with abstract and figurative elements intertwined, painted in a flurry of dark, intense colors to convey turmoil.
The Battle
1947
Allegory of Winter
1948
Allegory of Winter
1948
Cold
1948
Cold
1948
Pain
1948
Pain
1948
Rheumatic Pain
1948
Rheumatic Pain
1948
Rheumatic Pain II
1948
Rheumatic Pain II
1948
Valley of the Moon
1950
Valley of the Moon
1950
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Garden of Love
1951
Garden of Love
1951
Premonition
1953
Premonition
1953
Breaking Off
1955
Breaking Off
1955
Cats Paradise
1955
Cats roam freely in a serene environment, depicted in soft, warm colors that create a peaceful, idyllic scene.
Cats Paradise
1955
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Creation of Astral Rays
1955
Creation of Astral Rays
1955
Revelation (The Watch)
1955
Revelation (The Watch)
1955
Sympathy
1955
Sympathy
1955
The Flautist
1955
A figure playing a flute, with music affecting the environment, depicted in flowing, rhythmic colors that mimic the music's influence.
The Flautist
1955
Dead Leaves
1955
Dead Leaves
1955
Find
1956
Find
1956
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Prompt: An oil painting in the style of Remedios Varo that features a woman in a cramped, wood-paneled room filled with books, scrolls, and scientific instruments. She is depicted using an ornate machine to paint a bird, which comes to life under the light of an odd, glowing orb. This painting reflects themes of alchemy and the interplay between science and nature. The details are fuzzy with paint strokes, as in an oil painting.
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Prompt: An oil painting in the style of Remedios Varo that features a woman in a cramped, wood-paneled room filled with books, scrolls, and scientific instruments. She is depicted using an ornate machine to paint a bird, which comes to life under the light of an odd, glowing orb. This painting reflects themes of alchemy and the interplay between science and nature. The details are fuzzy with paint strokes, as in an oil painting.
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The Juggler
1956
The Juggler
1956
Three Destinations
1956
Three Destinations
1956
Creation of the Birds
1957
A figure creating birds with a magical device, in a room filled with warm browns and golds, enhancing the alchemical theme.
Creation of the Birds
1957
Ladies' Suit
1957
Ladies' Suit
1957
Lunar Reflection
1957
Lunar Reflection
1957
The Fern Cat
1957
A cat merged with fern-like plants, using a palette of greens and earth tones to blend the animal with vegetal elements.
The Fern Cat
1957
Witch going to the Sabbath
1957
Witch going to the Sabbath
1957
Alchemy or the Useless Science
1958
Alchemy or the Useless Science
1958
Farewell
1958
Farewell
1958
The Labrador
1958
The Labrador
1958
The Rich
1958
The Rich
1958
The World
1958
The World
1958
Disturbing Presence
1959
Disturbing Presence
1959
Exploring River of The Source Orinonoco
1959
Exploring River of The Source Orinonoco
1959
Fantastic Animal
1959
Fantastic Animal
1959
Homo Rodans
1959
Homo Rodans
1959
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Lady Godiva
1959
Lady Godiva
1959
Floral Bouquet with Birds
1960
A vibrant arrangement of flowers and birds, using bright, lively colors to celebrate natural beauty.
Floral Bouquet with Birds
1960
Plant
1960
Plant
1960
Portrait of Juan Martín
1960
Portrait of Juan Martín
1960
Towards the Tower
1960
Towards the Tower
1960
Visit to the Plastic Surgeon
1960
Visit to the Plastic Surgeon
1960
Woman Leaving the Psychoanalyst
1960
Woman Leaving the Psychoanalyst
1960
By Aqurium
1961
By Aqurium
1961
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Embroidering the Earth's Mantle
1961
Embroidering the Earth's Mantle
1961
The Call
1961
The Call
1961
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Aurora
1962
Aurora
1962
Phenomenon
1962
Phenomenon
1962
Plant Architecture
1962
Plant Architecture
1962
Still Life Reslicitando
1963
Still Life Reslicitando
1963
Abut
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Abut
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Abut II
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Abut II
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Ambulatory Internship
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Ambulatory Internship
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Ascension
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Ascension
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Astral Personne
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Astral Personne
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Bankers in Action
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Bankers in Action
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Born Again
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Born Again
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Boy and Butterfly
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Boy and Butterfly
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Caravan
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Caravan
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Centaur Tower Landscape
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Centaur Tower Landscape
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Center of Universe
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Center of Universe
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Character
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Character
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Character II
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Character II
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Character III
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Character III
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Christmas Turkey
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Christmas Turkey
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Cosmic Energy
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Cosmic Energy
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Creation of the World or Microcosm
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Creation of the World or Microcosm
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Emerging Luz
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Emerging Luz
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Expedition Aqua Aurea
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Expedition Aqua Aurea
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Female Spirit of the Night
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Female Spirit of the Night
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Gravity
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Gravity
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Hairy Locomotion
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Hairy Locomotion
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I'll Pass them Apart
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I'll Pass them Apart
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Invocation
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Invocation
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Magic Flight or Zamfonia
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Magic Flight or Zamfonia
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Microcosm
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Microcosm
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Mimicry
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Mimicry
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Night-fighter
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Night-fighter
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Plan Cathedral
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Plan Cathedral
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Plant Insumsia
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Plant Insumsia
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Quiador
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Quiador
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Solar Music
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Solar Music
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Star Catcher
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Star Catcher
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Star Maker
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Star Maker
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Taurus
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Taurus
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The Emigrants
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The Emigrants
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The Flight
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The Flight
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The Gathering
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The Gathering
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The Ladies at Bonhuer
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The Ladies at Bonhuer
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The Minotaur
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The Minotaur
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The Pollution of the Water
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The Pollution of the Water
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The Task
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The Task
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The World Beyond
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The World Beyond
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Theft of Substance
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Theft of Substance
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Trasitoen Espiral
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Trasitoen Espiral
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Troubador
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Troubador
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Unexpected View
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Unexpected View
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Vagabond
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Vagabond
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Vagabond II
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Vagabond II
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Vegeta Vampires
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Vegeta Vampires
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