Tuesday, July 6, 2010

On Storytelling and Unibrows

Today is the birthday of Frida Kahlo.  I was always drawn to art, but until I was introduced to the work of Kahlo by a group of friends, I never understood the ability of an artist to tell an entire story.  I always looked at art as a static thing, a moment in time frozen like a bug in amber.  Sure, art was pretty and intriguing and I envied those who could paint a bowl of fruit, I didn't begin to understand it until Kahlo.

Stories are hidden everywhere.  And Kahlo was a masterful storyteller.  Her work inspires me and whenever I feel like my well is dry, I go look at some of her paintings.  Below is my favorite.  And here is a link to more.



Tell me, what artists inspire you?

6 comments:

  1. Frida was amazing. The accident she was in as a young woman...so horrific. During my first year in college, I was an art major and had to do several assignments "inspired" by Frida. Nice post about her, Shaun.

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  2. I've always loved Franz Marc's work.

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  3. Hello! I've been lurking for a little while - I found your website through the "tenners" link.

    I love this picture/artist:

    http://lookatthisclubkid.com/?p=883

    It's a giant canvas - done, as you can see, in gorgeously detailed oil - as the old masters. But the subjects are contemporary. That alone is worth study, to me. I'm not sure if it tells a story, but my mind starts to tell one which is just as good.

    You can see more at:
    http://www.stevenassael.com/paintings.html

    A.W. Parsons

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  4. I've been a fan of Susan Seddon Boulet since forever. I love the surrealism of her artwork. Especially the Shaman series. (Hugs)Indigo

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