“Art has always been the raft onto which we climb to save our sanity. I don’t see a different purpose for it now.” - Dorothea Tanning
Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012) was an American painter, sculptor, and writer, known for her surrealist works that explore themes of dreams, the subconscious, and the human experience. Her early works feature fantastical, dream-like imagery, often with female figures in mysterious or eerie settings. Tanning was married to fellow artist Max Ernst, and her work evolved over time from surrealist figurations to more abstract forms. Beyond painting, she also created sculptures, wrote poetry, and published a memoir. Her career spanned over seven decades, making her a significant figure in 20th-century art.