Tag: frida kahlo

She combined blood-and-guts realism with surrealist fantasy and a large dose of gallows’ humour, so that the overwhelming sentiment is not one of pathos, but the realization of the urgency and necessity of life. Her paintings may be unnerving but they are not self-pitying. Instead, they are full of hope and defiance in the face of intolerable suffering.

Once Upon a Time in Mexico: Frida Kahlo’s Garden

‘To the surprise of many observers, Kahlo prominently features her unibrow and facial hair and a stoic and distant facial expression that avoids any semblance of a smile. The expression is observed not only in her self-portraits but also in photographs. As acknowledged by several art historians, Kahlo’s expressions reflect the many physical and emotional challenges that she faced in her life.’

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