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?
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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ReplyDeleteI 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
Salvadore Dali.
ReplyDeleteI'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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