Question

How does Frida Kahlo's work reflect her identity? What are some other themes present in her work?

Answer 1

She uses a lot of symbolism in her work, which is a deep reflection of her life and identity. Frida painted what she saw, which was herself because she had so many serious health issues that she spent a lot of time alone. In addition, she painted everything significant that had an effect on her life as a child and as an adult. Her works show her as a strong woman, what she went through, and how people and things in her life changed her.

Answer 2

The main themes in Frida Kahlo's work were, love, betrayal, pain, sickness, loss, her support for socialism, her mexican/mayan heritage and culture, family and friends, her sexuality and overall the very essence of herself - her own self portraits.

Her work is rich with symbolism and are deep reflections of her life and identity. Due to many severe health issues Frida spent a lot of time in her own company and therefore painted what she saw which was herself. In addition everything important that impacted her life from a child to an adult she painted. Her works are a representation of her as a strong woman, what she endured and how people and circumstances in her life affected her.

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