Thank you, Mike. What a beautiful article and a beautiful tribute. Despite the fact that I've lived in Mexico for 12 years, you always find a way to show me something new.
wondering about the connection of Frida as a symbol outside of Mexico too... what is the relationship between commercialization and perseverance of Mexican culture (at least as symbol)? Is there one? feels like tricky territory. Good article tho.
The commercialization of Frida Kahlo is certainly an interesting topic to delve into. It takes effort to separate Kahlo the artist from Kahlo the image (the fact that she produced so many self-portraits exacerbates this). The how and why she became such a commercial phenomenon (posthumously) is maybe something I should write about one day. I also find her politics interesting, and a less explored subject. On the other hand, I'd also like to write about tomato farming. Decisions...
I concur with what others have shared. Please, allow me to reflect back phrases that filled my spiritual cracks like Kintsugi, the Japanese process of repairing ceramics traditionally with lacquer and gold, leaving a gold seam where the cracks were.
… an ubiquity that is almost dulling
… the biographical cacophony
… spilling more digital ink
… were I to allow this warmest of warm July to melt away into August
Pain and suffering defined her …
… art undeniably wrought by a suffering soul.
some more elemental life, the stream of life that carries us all.
Mexico continues to suffer. And yet, Mexico perseveres.
Thank you, Mike. What a beautiful article and a beautiful tribute. Despite the fact that I've lived in Mexico for 12 years, you always find a way to show me something new.
Thanks Victor. I'm amazed that I can find things that are new to you - hope I can keep that streak going!
Yes, beautiful was the word that came to my mind as well. Thank you Mike for this tribute to Frida Kahlo and the tenacity of perseverance. 💜
Thanks Doug - I appreciate the comment and counting you as a reader!
Beautiful article and a nice metaphor for Mexico itself. I love museums in houses and that provide a snapshot of real life lived. A definite must see!
Thank you, Christy. Museums in houses are the best!
wondering about the connection of Frida as a symbol outside of Mexico too... what is the relationship between commercialization and perseverance of Mexican culture (at least as symbol)? Is there one? feels like tricky territory. Good article tho.
The commercialization of Frida Kahlo is certainly an interesting topic to delve into. It takes effort to separate Kahlo the artist from Kahlo the image (the fact that she produced so many self-portraits exacerbates this). The how and why she became such a commercial phenomenon (posthumously) is maybe something I should write about one day. I also find her politics interesting, and a less explored subject. On the other hand, I'd also like to write about tomato farming. Decisions...
Hello Mike et al
I concur with what others have shared. Please, allow me to reflect back phrases that filled my spiritual cracks like Kintsugi, the Japanese process of repairing ceramics traditionally with lacquer and gold, leaving a gold seam where the cracks were.
… an ubiquity that is almost dulling
… the biographical cacophony
… spilling more digital ink
… were I to allow this warmest of warm July to melt away into August
Pain and suffering defined her …
… art undeniably wrought by a suffering soul.
some more elemental life, the stream of life that carries us all.
Mexico continues to suffer. And yet, Mexico perseveres.
… being within the ribs of some living thing.
Thanks Elva. I often find myself within the ribs of some living thing. Oh wait - that's me!
Chuckling.....
definitely write about tomato farming.