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A large abstract creation painted on canvas by Australian contemporary artist Franko as an interpretation of Frida Kahlo’s style and love of culture.
Icon of Mexican Culture, Steward of Mexican Heritage. Frida Kahlo was deeply patriotic, valuing and celebrating Mexican culture in a wide variety of ways throughout her life. She artfully wove her heritage through her livelihood, painting several works that highlighted her national pride, and her everyday life, frequently dressing and engaging in traditional Mexican style.
Frida also represented her personal identity as a Mexican woman in her life through her celebration of traditional Tehuana culture, particularly through her way of dressing. Her choice to embellish herself with bright colours, pre-Columbian jewellery, and eye-catching headdresses spoke to her commitment to preserving Indigenous culture. She dressed as an Indigenous Mexican would dress as an everyday elevation of the cultural identity she viewed as most purely “Mexican”.
In her work one can notice an increasing number of Mexican flags or colour schemes (using watermelons to reflect the green, white and red of the flag), suggesting Frida’s intention was that her work should show her nationalism and Communism.
Every Unapologetic Frida by Franko piece of canvas art comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Viva Folklorico is usually created 100cm x 140cm, however in consultation with our creative director adaptations of size are possible. Please reach out for more information.
PS) This piece of wall art looks great paired with an Unapologetic Frida Rug as per the images in the gallery.
| Dimensions | 100 × 140 cm |
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