“Ladies’ Suit” is a symbolic painting by Remedios Varo, created in 1957 during the Surrealism movement. Executed in oil on masonite, the artwork measures 106 by 68 centimeters and is part of a private collection. Its creation was influenced by the artist’s immersion in Surrealism, an avant-garde movement that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.
The artwork presents a perplexing scene characterized by surreal juxtapositions and allegorical imagery, typical of Remedios Varo’s style. It features a group of figures in an enclosed space, rendered with meticulous detail and a rich color palette. Central to the composition is a figure enveloping the interior of an elongated, coat-like shape, standing upright and appearing to merge human characteristics with those of inanimate objects. Other figures surrounding this central subject seem to engage in ambiguous activities or poses that challenge conventional interpretation. The artwork is suffused with an enigmatic atmosphere, inviting viewers to contemplate and derive personal meaning from the visual narrative offered. The precise and dream-like qualities of the figures and their environment are characteristic of Varo’s work, as she frequently explored themes of identity, transformation, and the metaphysical through her paintings.
