The 16th Annual Frida Kahlo Artists Exhibit
Various artists from around the world pay tribute to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
Exhibit Dates: September 1st – October 1st, 2016
Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's most famous artists and also something of a feminist icon, celebrated for her passionate indomitability in the face of life's trials. She's best known for her daring self-portraits depicting the suffering she experienced in her personal life. During the 1940s, Frida Kahlo gained international recognition for her colorful and sometimes gruesome paintings, as well as for her bold public persona. She died in 1954, just after her 47th birthday.
Exhibit Dates: September 1st – October 1st, 2016
Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's most famous artists and also something of a feminist icon, celebrated for her passionate indomitability in the face of life's trials. She's best known for her daring self-portraits depicting the suffering she experienced in her personal life. During the 1940s, Frida Kahlo gained international recognition for her colorful and sometimes gruesome paintings, as well as for her bold public persona. She died in 1954, just after her 47th birthday.
David A. Martinez
“Rosas Para Frida” SOLD
acrylic on canvas
Vivian Napoles
“Viva Frida” SOLD
charcoal and graphite
Erica Friend
“Viva La Frida” acrylic on canvas $ 3,000
This is a collage of Frida Kahlo’s artwork. Her portrait came from a black and white photo of her lying in a hammock. Her headdress is made up of flowers from some of her still-life paintings. There are pieces from some of her most famous paintings including a necklace of a dead hummingbird, and Diego’s name over her heart.
Prints also available $ 35 each
Barbara Rivera
“Frida Black and White”
pencil on board SOLD
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
“Flor Frida” acrylic on canvas $ 400
Frida Khalo revolutionized the art world and is immortalized in not only her paintings, but in those of artists today. She continues to be an inspiration to artists, including myself, throughout the world. Flor Frida embraces the contrasting yet intertwining relationship of life and death. The elegant flowers that envelop Frida symbolize her death; they are colorless, yet beautiful. As life cannot exist without death, death cannot exist without life. Frida is embraced by the gentle, yet firm hold of life that surrounds her in a halo of vibrant flowers. Despite the tragedy that she endured, life is embodied within each of Frida’s paintings. Although she is not with us, Frida lives on.
“Flor Frida” acrylic on canvas $ 400
Frida Khalo revolutionized the art world and is immortalized in not only her paintings, but in those of artists today. She continues to be an inspiration to artists, including myself, throughout the world. Flor Frida embraces the contrasting yet intertwining relationship of life and death. The elegant flowers that envelop Frida symbolize her death; they are colorless, yet beautiful. As life cannot exist without death, death cannot exist without life. Frida is embraced by the gentle, yet firm hold of life that surrounds her in a halo of vibrant flowers. Despite the tragedy that she endured, life is embodied within each of Frida’s paintings. Although she is not with us, Frida lives on.
Suzette Franck
“Frida con el Loro Feliz” acrylic on canvas $ 800
Suzette Franck's ancestry is French Canadian, but growing up in Southern California, she was heavily influenced by the festive Mexican culture, especially the vibrant colors used in their celebrations and art. She loves Day of the Dead and has visited Mexico several times. She discovered Frida Kahlo as a young adult and fell in love with her uniqueness and passion for art, and the fact that she lived outrageously on her own terms. Frida’s love of animals and bright colors inspired “Frida Con El Loro Feliz”.
“Frida con el Loro Feliz” acrylic on canvas $ 800
Suzette Franck's ancestry is French Canadian, but growing up in Southern California, she was heavily influenced by the festive Mexican culture, especially the vibrant colors used in their celebrations and art. She loves Day of the Dead and has visited Mexico several times. She discovered Frida Kahlo as a young adult and fell in love with her uniqueness and passion for art, and the fact that she lived outrageously on her own terms. Frida’s love of animals and bright colors inspired “Frida Con El Loro Feliz”.
Vanessa Arnez
“The Goddess/La Diosa”
oil, acrylic, marker $ 590
Amy Lodevico
“La Frida Mariposa” $ 275
acrylic on canvas
Stephanie Escobar
“Recuerdos” found objects assemblage SOLD
Dedicated to the memory of Frida who lives on in art and in the hearts of millions around the world.
Brenda Matea
“Frida y Diego I” $ 225
digital photo composition
Michelle Spromberg
“Over and Around” acrylic on canvas $ 600
Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe are two of the most historic, prolific and beloved painters of all time. When I was a young girl yearning to paint, I studied the artwork of these two women. My eyes scraped their paintings as I tried to study every nuance of their brushstrokes, to learn about creative decisions and style. I knew that each brushstroke was a memory keeper, holding onto and reflecting the energy of the painter. These women who created masterpieces did so, though, their personal lives were tumultuous, going from hot passion to cold sorrow. Kahlo’s and O’Keeffe’s works of art are testaments to indomitable will and enduring expression. What they created began a circle of motivation. If they did it, I could, if I can, then the next woman can. It is a cycle of inspiration and possibility.
“Over and Around” acrylic on canvas $ 600
Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe are two of the most historic, prolific and beloved painters of all time. When I was a young girl yearning to paint, I studied the artwork of these two women. My eyes scraped their paintings as I tried to study every nuance of their brushstrokes, to learn about creative decisions and style. I knew that each brushstroke was a memory keeper, holding onto and reflecting the energy of the painter. These women who created masterpieces did so, though, their personal lives were tumultuous, going from hot passion to cold sorrow. Kahlo’s and O’Keeffe’s works of art are testaments to indomitable will and enduring expression. What they created began a circle of motivation. If they did it, I could, if I can, then the next woman can. It is a cycle of inspiration and possibility.
VooDoo Kitty
“As Strange As You” acrylic on canvas SOLD
I have always admired Frida Kahlo for her beautiful, wild independent spirit. She was far ahead of her time. In this piece I pay tribute to the vibrancy of her character. The tombstones in her hair among the whimsical surrounding flowers and butterflies, symbolize her awareness of her own mortality and how beautifully it fits in the cycle of life.
“As Strange As You” acrylic on canvas SOLD
I have always admired Frida Kahlo for her beautiful, wild independent spirit. She was far ahead of her time. In this piece I pay tribute to the vibrancy of her character. The tombstones in her hair among the whimsical surrounding flowers and butterflies, symbolize her awareness of her own mortality and how beautifully it fits in the cycle of life.
Sean Davidson
“Frida Kahlo’s Bride of Frankenstein”
pencil, pen, marker $ 250
“Frida Kahlo’s Bride of Frankenstein” is a mash-up of Frida’s self-portrait style and the often-sympathetic “monsters” of Universal’s classic horror films. It imagines an alternate history, in which the surgically created, stitched-together Bride was not a creation of Universal’s writers (or the mad scientists in the film), but of Frida’s own mind and artistic self-image.
Amy Lodevico
“La Frida Simpson as the Wounded Dear” SOLD
acrylic on canvas
“Alas Para Volar?” acrylic on glass $ 200
I began this piece after visiting Mexico City. The city left a very strong impression on me. As a female artist and someone that has close cultural ties to Mexico, Frida is an icon of mine. This painting is homage to her. I originally had the skull presented over a black background. It wasn't quite right. Recently I have started doing ocean scapes and changed the background. It is now a strong example of my style and a worthy tribute to one of my heroes.
I began this piece after visiting Mexico City. The city left a very strong impression on me. As a female artist and someone that has close cultural ties to Mexico, Frida is an icon of mine. This painting is homage to her. I originally had the skull presented over a black background. It wasn't quite right. Recently I have started doing ocean scapes and changed the background. It is now a strong example of my style and a worthy tribute to one of my heroes.
Hope Ezcurra
“Santita” acrylic on wood $ 120
This is my first portrait. I was inspired by Byzantine iconography. My style is memento mori, so I mostly paint skulls and bones. This is a huge deviation from what I normally do. It is fitting that my first portrait is of one of my heroes. I wanted to capture her essence in a stylistic manner, presenting her as a sacred image from antiquity.
Maricela Peña
“Frida” acrylic on canvas $ 500
Frida contrasts with a teal and gold background. Bright orange flowers frame the lower part of the canvas. This work shares Frida’s pride and love of nature.
Irvin Rivera
“Kahlo by Rivera #2” SOLD
photography
Ana Lydia Monaco
“Be” photography $ 500
Angie Esparza
“Frida Through the Years”
mixed media $ 120
“Frida Through the Years”
mixed media $ 120
Brenda Matea
“Frida y Diego VI” $ 225
digital photo composition
Sal, Gonzalo
“Adoracion” acrylic on canvas SOLD
“Mi cuerpo siente que se muere cuando tú no estás” (My body feels like it’s dying when your not around). –Sal
This is dedicated to my long time girlfriend. We often hang out, enjoying our time laughing & playing around. Filling our experience with love and appreciation. So much so that at times, when we are apart for too long, a feeling of emptiness creeps in. We long for that connection we share. If I can put this feeling of longing into words, I’d say it’s as if a warm, loving feeling inside my heart has grown colder and heavier.
This portrait is based on a picture of Frida Kahlo that reminds me of Frida’s unconditional love for Diego Rivera, which inspires me. In painting her portrait I can only wish to intrigue others to her incredible life story, as well as inspire others by her great qualities to role model and transform the world for a better tomorrow. Namasté
“Adoracion” acrylic on canvas SOLD
“Mi cuerpo siente que se muere cuando tú no estás” (My body feels like it’s dying when your not around). –Sal
This is dedicated to my long time girlfriend. We often hang out, enjoying our time laughing & playing around. Filling our experience with love and appreciation. So much so that at times, when we are apart for too long, a feeling of emptiness creeps in. We long for that connection we share. If I can put this feeling of longing into words, I’d say it’s as if a warm, loving feeling inside my heart has grown colder and heavier.
This portrait is based on a picture of Frida Kahlo that reminds me of Frida’s unconditional love for Diego Rivera, which inspires me. In painting her portrait I can only wish to intrigue others to her incredible life story, as well as inspire others by her great qualities to role model and transform the world for a better tomorrow. Namasté
Cynthia Velasquez
“Frida y Venado” $ 350
color pencil
Patti Dietrick, Jean Casey, Marisol Gomez
collaborative work
“Connected” photography $ 300
This is a tribute piece to a dear friend of ours, Patricia Varela, who passed away suddenly this year. Her love for art, music, and laughter, will always remind us to keep following our dreams, no matter how wild they may seem.
The idea in this piece came from our connections. Above the photo is a traditional Mexican sacred heart made of tin, with Patricia’s baby picture connected to las dos Fridas, who are Jean Casey and Marisol Gomez. Photograph taken by Patti Dietrick. One Frida symbolizes heartbreak, as she holds a small handsaw cutting the artery. The other symbolizes the arts, as she holds paintbrushes. Trish, thank you for all your support in music, art, and life!
Patricia Varela April 22, 1958 – July 24, 2016
collaborative work
“Connected” photography $ 300
This is a tribute piece to a dear friend of ours, Patricia Varela, who passed away suddenly this year. Her love for art, music, and laughter, will always remind us to keep following our dreams, no matter how wild they may seem.
The idea in this piece came from our connections. Above the photo is a traditional Mexican sacred heart made of tin, with Patricia’s baby picture connected to las dos Fridas, who are Jean Casey and Marisol Gomez. Photograph taken by Patti Dietrick. One Frida symbolizes heartbreak, as she holds a small handsaw cutting the artery. The other symbolizes the arts, as she holds paintbrushes. Trish, thank you for all your support in music, art, and life!
Patricia Varela April 22, 1958 – July 24, 2016
Teresa Garcia
“Symbol of the Parrot” watercolor and ink SOLD
This piece was heavily inspired by Frida's 1941 piece titled "Me and My Parrots", even more so the meaning and symbols behind them. There was a point in Frida's life where she was going through some relationship changes, and given that the parrot is Hindu imagery for the love God Kama, it also is a symbol of the love Frida found in a new relationship. My piece was first painted in watercolor and then drawn over with an ink brush pen. I chose to create this scene with Frida and her parrot because the parrot symbolized her life as well as how colorful her wardrobe, personality and influence was on other people and history itself.
“Symbol of the Parrot” watercolor and ink SOLD
This piece was heavily inspired by Frida's 1941 piece titled "Me and My Parrots", even more so the meaning and symbols behind them. There was a point in Frida's life where she was going through some relationship changes, and given that the parrot is Hindu imagery for the love God Kama, it also is a symbol of the love Frida found in a new relationship. My piece was first painted in watercolor and then drawn over with an ink brush pen. I chose to create this scene with Frida and her parrot because the parrot symbolized her life as well as how colorful her wardrobe, personality and influence was on other people and history itself.
Patti Dietrick
“With Butterfly Skirt” $ 180
clay, jewelry, praying mantis egg case, tattoo art, beeswax
In spite of all her physical pain, Frida loved life…with flowers in her hair she celebrated life’s gifts…. nature, animals, Diego and her friends. She wears a painted mask to shield her pain and a butterfly skirt as a symbol of rebirth. Pablo Picasso gave her earrings in the shape of a hand. She carries a picture of her beloved monkey in a locket and has tattoos of Diego, her monkey on her arm, a hummingbird around her neck and a butterfly on her leg…the bones reveal her identity beneath her persona.
Inspired by “self portrait with Thorn necklace and Hummingbird” 1940 by Frida Kahlo
“With Butterfly Skirt” $ 180
clay, jewelry, praying mantis egg case, tattoo art, beeswax
In spite of all her physical pain, Frida loved life…with flowers in her hair she celebrated life’s gifts…. nature, animals, Diego and her friends. She wears a painted mask to shield her pain and a butterfly skirt as a symbol of rebirth. Pablo Picasso gave her earrings in the shape of a hand. She carries a picture of her beloved monkey in a locket and has tattoos of Diego, her monkey on her arm, a hummingbird around her neck and a butterfly on her leg…the bones reveal her identity beneath her persona.
Inspired by “self portrait with Thorn necklace and Hummingbird” 1940 by Frida Kahlo
Patti Dietrick
“With Roots” SOLD
clay, jewelry, butterfly wings, cocoon, beeswax
Frida wears blue wings dipped in beeswax to symbolize healing and preservation from a body filled with physical pain. The small skull represents her inability to bear a child but fragile roots emerge from her strength and dignity … new life begins again…a rebirth of spirit and soul, with internal angel wings ready to face the unknown of the future under the protective arm of her past.
Inspired by “Roots” 1943 by Frida Kahlo
And “the Broken Column” 1944 by Frida Kahlo
“With Roots” SOLD
clay, jewelry, butterfly wings, cocoon, beeswax
Frida wears blue wings dipped in beeswax to symbolize healing and preservation from a body filled with physical pain. The small skull represents her inability to bear a child but fragile roots emerge from her strength and dignity … new life begins again…a rebirth of spirit and soul, with internal angel wings ready to face the unknown of the future under the protective arm of her past.
Inspired by “Roots” 1943 by Frida Kahlo
And “the Broken Column” 1944 by Frida Kahlo
Sanae Robinson Guerin
“Day 38: La Casa Azul” $ 300
watercolor on Arches paper
Sanae Robinson Guerin
“Day 384: Frida” $ 300
watercolor on Arches paper
Piotr Pandyra Myślenice (Poland)
“Self-portrait for Frida Kahlo”
plastic mesh, machine and hand embroidery 200$
“In the life of Frida Kahlo everyone can find a part of yourself.”
Piotr Pandyr
Sanae Robinson Guerin
“Day 43: Reflejado” $ 300
watercolor on Arches paper
Laura A. Salas
“Frida and the Hummingbird” $ 2,000
graphite and colored pencil