A Life Bridging Science, Mysticism, and Surrealism Remedios Varo (1908-1963) stands as a singular figure in 20th-century art, an artist whose work defies easy categorization. Though often associated with the Surrealist movement, her vision extended far beyond its boundaries, weaving together scientific precision, alchemical symbolism, and a deeply personal mythology. Born María de los Remedios Alicia Rodriga Varo y Uranga in Anglès, Spain, her early life was shaped by a fascinating duality: a pragmatic father, a hydraulic engineer who instilled in her a love for technical drawing and meticul…