Frida's Monkey is a painting by Victoria De Almeida which was uploaded on December 21st, 2010.
Frida's Monkey
Frida Kahlo (1907�1954) was an internationally popular Mexican painter. She used vibrant colors in her paintings that often dipicted the indigenous... more
Title
Frida's Monkey
Artist
Victoria De Almeida
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Frida Kahlo (1907�1954) was an internationally popular Mexican painter. She used vibrant colors in her paintings that often dipicted the indigenous cultures of Mexico but most of her works were self-portraits. I am intrigued with Frida Kahlo for many reasons. Obviously, I relate to her in that she was a female Hispanic artist, but also because she embraced the naturalness of her body, allowing her facial hair to be what it was. I love her use of color and adornment in her work as well as in her personal dress. She married Mexican muralist Diego Rivera but was enable to have children due to an accident in her youth that left her in chronic pain. She surrounded herself with birds and other animals, especially monkeys. I believe she loved them and nurtured them as a mother might; this is why I have chosen to paint her with one.
Victoria de Almeida
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Email: vickiejean2001@yahoo.com
Website: www.VictoriaDeAlmeida.com
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Uploaded
December 21st, 2010
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Comments (11)
Cheri Randolph
Victoria, fun, lively & colorful. Love the cheerful little monkey . . . I think that Frida herself is just about to start laughing with him. voted
Madalena Lobao-Tello
My favorite artwork for today 16-11-2012 in the group Female Artists - Creative Women!! F/V ...Is so beautiful and sweet this Frida! I love it!!
Madalena Lobao-Tello
Espero poder ver tus trabajos sobre Frida en el nuevo grupo!! Soy tu fan declarada!!
Victoria De Almeida
Melvin what a kind and sweet thing to say! You truly made my day! God Bless you!
Melvin Rodriguez
I LOVE your paintings!!! They're like magnets to my eyes and soul. Here you captured one of the most creative people who have ever lived. I like the simpleness, the strong characterization and the soothing beautiful colors. I'm an eternal fan of yours and I'm really hoping you upload more of your art.
Melvin Rodriguez
I LOVE your paintings!!! They're like magnets to my eyes and soul. Here you captured one of the most creative people who have ever lived. I like the simpleness, the strong characterization and the soothing beautiful colors. I'm an eternal fan of yours and I'm really hoping you upload more of your art.