FRIDA AND HER HUSBAND - 2022

THE MARGINS OF ART HISTORY SERIES or WHY ARE THERE NO FEMALE ARTISTS IN THE 1970 JANSON’S HISTORY OF ART?

Materials: Fabric, Painted Papers, Rice Paper, 1930’s Love and Marriage Advice Manual, Silk, Ribbon, Lace, Acrylic Paint

Size: 12”x16”

A piece about Frida Kahlo and her relationship to Diego Rivera however the focus is on her as an artist with identity beyond that of being his wife. They shared many things especially their mexicanidad. Nevertheless I particularly feature the symbols she is most known for: nature, Pre-Columbian history and culture, etc.