Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Weekly Self Portrait Frida Kahlo/Surrealism - Daniel Lau

 

Memory, the Heart, Frida Kahlo 

The Dream (The Bed), Frida Kahlo

 Clown (Surrealism)




Frida Kahlo Was a Painter, a Brand Builder, a Survivor. And SO Much More. 



“People have an insatiable curiosity with her,
 and this presentation is a rare opportunity to see how she built her identity,” said Catherine Morris, a senior curator at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Arts. 

- After reading this quote, it's safe to say Morris perfectly captures the fascination with Frida Kahlo. Calling it an "insatiable curiosity" shows how much people are drawn to Kahlo's life and art. Describing the presentation as a "rare opportunity" emphasizes its importance and exclusiveness. I like how her words highlight Kahlo's captivating persona and the significance of understanding her journey. It's a great way to spark interest and show Kahlo's lasting impact on art and culture.




The New York Times quote, "Kahlo suffered extensively for much of her life, and the most moving section of the show is devoted to her ecosystem of medical devices. But Kahlo did not conceal her pain, revealing her casts and leather braces with metal buckles in her work and turning her plaster corsets into art with elaborate designs of flowers, even a hammer and sickle."

- This beautifully shows how Frida Kahlo's struggles influenced her art. We can see that this praises her resilience in facing adversity and turning her pain into powerful expressions. Describing her medical devices as an "ecosystem" vividly portrays her physical challenges. It acknowledges Kahlo's courage to openly depict her pain, turning it into inspiration. With all that said, it celebrates Kahlo as an artist who triumphed over hardship and continues to inspire others. RIP Kahlo 






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