Although entirely true, artists work on a basis of strong contextual visuals. They encompass their identity through what has been displayed within their artworks towards others. They follow strong visual guides and endeavor to create a story depicting their own personal being, through their use of media, symbolism, Metaphors or materials used. Two artists that have grasp on creating self-identity pieces are Frida Kahlo and………. They both explore the readily wide concept of self-identity, and have consistently created bold, detailed and empowering embodiments of work for the speculation of others. This essay will aim to provide a detailed analysis of both Kahlos and …. Body of works. It will also intend on providing in-depth research, evaluation
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She solely based the paintings meaning around both her emotional and physical pain that she endured both during and after her accident; as well as the pain she dealt with from her husband. Unfortunately at the young age of 17 Kahlo was hit by a bus, causing her to not only break her spinal column, torso and leg, but nearly lose her life (http://www.theartwolf.com/self-portraits/kahlo-self-portrait.htm) At first glance you will be able to recognise that every element of the painting has been carefully organised within the painting to maximise the meaning being …show more content…
At first glance the true meaning cannot be seen; this is until you look further beyond what actually meets the eye. When first peering at the painting, you will find your eyes drawn to the linage used in the column. The column has been placed as a replacement to her actual spine, and with the broken and battered appearance it symbolises the injury that she occurred in the horrid incident from when she was just 17 years of age. When taking a careful note at looking at the elements that have been used throughout; you may not be able to recognize the small nails straight away. They have been strategically placed through her skin. These nails act as a symbol of the physical pain that she has withstood since her life-altering accident. Upon closer inspection a larger nail can be seen piercing through the region of her heart, this can be seen to symbolize the emotional pain that Diego (Spouse) had caused her (http://www.fridakahlofans.com/c0480.html). Another piece of symbolism as Frida states "Look very very closely at my eyes…the pupils are doves of peace. That is my little joke on pain and suffering…" putting meaning into the way she looks at life, as well as the way she would like her paintings to be perceived by others. She also stated "You must laugh at life…" which inevitably show that she likes her painting to both have a deep personal meaning, but at the same time wants to depict her
She solely based the paintings meaning around both her emotional and physical pain that she endured both during and after her accident; as well as the pain she dealt with from her husband. Unfortunately at the young age of 17 Kahlo was hit by a bus, causing her to not only break her spinal column, torso and leg, but nearly lose her life (http://www.theartwolf.com/self-portraits/kahlo-self-portrait.htm) At first glance you will be able to recognise that every element of the painting has been carefully organised within the painting to maximise the meaning being …show more content…
At first glance the true meaning cannot be seen; this is until you look further beyond what actually meets the eye. When first peering at the painting, you will find your eyes drawn to the linage used in the column. The column has been placed as a replacement to her actual spine, and with the broken and battered appearance it symbolises the injury that she occurred in the horrid incident from when she was just 17 years of age. When taking a careful note at looking at the elements that have been used throughout; you may not be able to recognize the small nails straight away. They have been strategically placed through her skin. These nails act as a symbol of the physical pain that she has withstood since her life-altering accident. Upon closer inspection a larger nail can be seen piercing through the region of her heart, this can be seen to symbolize the emotional pain that Diego (Spouse) had caused her (http://www.fridakahlofans.com/c0480.html). Another piece of symbolism as Frida states "Look very very closely at my eyes…the pupils are doves of peace. That is my little joke on pain and suffering…" putting meaning into the way she looks at life, as well as the way she would like her paintings to be perceived by others. She also stated "You must laugh at life…" which inevitably show that she likes her painting to both have a deep personal meaning, but at the same time wants to depict her