July 6, 1907 - July 13, 1954My homage to Frida on her birthday week and in anniversary of her death...my favorite muse! Though her birthday was actually yesterday...well given that it is now past the midnight hour...day before yesterday the anniversary of her death is on July 13th...what death?! She lives on thru her art, in our hearts, our spirits, the inspiration of so many "Frida lovers"- she lives in our urge to create.
The mini shrine pictured above is a sardine can shrine made for a swap on swap-bot, silk flowers and glitter transform this tin container from an ordinary snack can into something special- a homage to Frida.
The bright colorful nature reminds me of Frida -a bright and colorful personality despite her pains- both in the physical and of the heart.
I love how she surrounded herself with art right up till the very end, her strength, her openness...all of these things are the reasons why she inspires me.
I will post a "little" something Frida every day until the 13th.
Que Viva Frida en Corazon! (May she live in our hearts!)
I too create because I need too...life is so much tastier that way!
"I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration. "
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is such an amazing inspiration. I'm looking forward to reading a book about her life that I picked up last weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love Frida! I made a cut paper collage of her, it hangs in my office. She inspires me. I also made a t-shirt. When I wear it people always ask "Who is on your shirt?" I am surprised that people don't know her.
ReplyDeleteSearch my blog for Frida and you can see my homages to Frida. :)