Frida Kahlo was an inspiring Mexican painter, notable feminist, and proud LGBTQ+ member who was born on July 6th 1907 in Coyoacan, and passed away at the age of 47 on July 13th, 1954. She was most commonly known for her raw symbolic portraits that explored many things such as pain, identity, and her Mexican culture.
Her beautiful art captivated millions of people in where she blended colors with surrealist and indigenous folk art that reflects major chronic suffering and other major events that occurred in her life. Her resilience, honesty in her and the defiance of gender norms made her stand out from other people and she has impacted many women today to express a non-conforming identity.
Her art was such a strong portrayal of her physical and emotional pain that came from her disabilities and relationships; it overall showed a strong impactful art that allowed everyone to see the strength of her situation and not the victimhood part. While Kahlo suffered through many things such as polio, a near fatal bus accident, and multiple surgeries, she remained strong and this teaches many women to stay strong and not view themselves as helpless victims.
“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ~ Frida Kahlo
Her words can teach women to be strong and that the suffering that you endure is something only temporary and that you can overcome it.
This artist impacted many people today, and is an example that a woman can be empowering in the arts and as well teach you many valuable lessons; you can get through the hardships of life and grow strong from them so you can get through many future things in life. That is something very inspiring that Frida Kahlo has done.
