This is a piece by Miriam Shapiro called "Frida and Me" (1990). It consists of Frida Kahlo in an elaborately colorful dress, with dynamic flowers and two indigenous looking sculptures placed around her. This work was most likely created to honor the late artist, whom many feminist artists like Shapiro viewed in high regard. The bright, vibrant layout and indigenous sculptures are a nod to Frida's own style of painting, which was well known for being influenced by her Mexican culture. The dynamic color and intricate style also capture the essence of Frida's explosive and complex life. Kahlo was plagued with many traumatic experiences and volatile relationships, all of which she used to create energetic and powerful paintings. It is unclear where Shapiro is portrayed in this piece. The title is called "Frida and Me," but the artist is not specifically noted. She could be the small sculpture in the far right, who is watching Kahlo from a distance in a somewhat awed expression, possibly mimicking how Shapiro feels about Kahlo.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Frida and Me
This is a piece by Miriam Shapiro called "Frida and Me" (1990). It consists of Frida Kahlo in an elaborately colorful dress, with dynamic flowers and two indigenous looking sculptures placed around her. This work was most likely created to honor the late artist, whom many feminist artists like Shapiro viewed in high regard. The bright, vibrant layout and indigenous sculptures are a nod to Frida's own style of painting, which was well known for being influenced by her Mexican culture. The dynamic color and intricate style also capture the essence of Frida's explosive and complex life. Kahlo was plagued with many traumatic experiences and volatile relationships, all of which she used to create energetic and powerful paintings. It is unclear where Shapiro is portrayed in this piece. The title is called "Frida and Me," but the artist is not specifically noted. She could be the small sculpture in the far right, who is watching Kahlo from a distance in a somewhat awed expression, possibly mimicking how Shapiro feels about Kahlo.
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Maybe the "and Me" is more conceptual than literal- perhaps Shapiro ("and Me") is not actually in the pictorial space with her interpretation of Frida, but is the position that the spectator is in, that is, looking at Frida
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