Enrique Chavarria (1927-1998) was a Mexican painter and neo-surrealist who studied at the Academia de San Carlos in Mexico City. His work draws on the influence of Mexican Surrealists like Kahlo, Carrington, and Varo, as well as European counterparts. Beginning his serious artistic career in the 1960s, Chavarria’s fantastical imagery transcends psychoanalytic and autobiographical themes, offering viewers glimpses into alternate universes with their own distinct cosmologies and scientific laws. His paintings reflect his deep fascination with the work of Hieronymus Bosch. Chavarria’s art has been exhibited at the Florida International Museum, Mexico City, and Palm Beach, and is housed in private collections worldwide.
