Frida Kahlo Research Paper

Frida Kahlo is such an interesting character in history; her life and work has inspired people from all over the globe. This nontraditional artist was born in Coyoacan, Mexico in the summer of 1907. Her father was a German photographer who had immigrated to Mexico and then married Matilde, Frida’s mother. Frida had three sisters; two older, Matilde and Adriana, and a younger, Cristina. Frida underwent many health complications all through her life which caused her physical pain. Through her early childhood, she contracted polio and was bedridden for about nine months. The polio damaged her right leg and foot. From an early age Frida was such an outcast. She was one of the very few females to attend the National Preparatory School. Through her teenage years she developed a love for her Mexican culture, which explains her colorful style. Frida also became more politically involved and joined the Mexican Communist Party.
“There have been two great accidents in my life. One was the trolley, and the other was Diego. Diego was by far the worst.” said Frida.

The accident Frida describes in this quote caused her severe pain for the rest of her days. The trolley accident damaged her spine and pelvis. While recovering she began to paint to …show more content…
She lived her life wearing casts and dealing with additional pain her botched surgeries left. “I paint myself because I’m so often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” said Frida. Frida’s work was never really taken seriously until after her death. She passed away at the age of 47. The believed causes were of a pulmonary embolism, but others speculate it may have been a suicide. Before her death she wrote "I hope the exit is joyful - and I hope never to return.” She may not have wanted to stay but her creations still live and inspire even 64 years after her death. I believe her art is