I've been busy trying to get a birthday/Christmas gift finished so my mail has been unopened. As I sat there this morning drinking my tea I noticed that my Art Doll Quarterly wasn't my subscription but a complimentary a copy congratulating me on being published again! What a nice surprise! They put my Frida Kahlo in the Show and Tell section. These pictures here show the inside of her and this is my description of her:
Starting with her head, the faceless baby represents the child she always wanted but couldn't have because of a near fatal accident she had un 1925. The word "broken is on her back of the book box represent her injuries. Inside the body (book) is an image of her husband Diego Rivera. The shared a strong belief in communism and pride in Mexican national identity. Sadly he betrayed her with her own sister and he was a huge part of her emotional pain wwhich was reflected in her art.
The dress and beads are vintage 60's and the lace and text are 1800's.
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Just read this wonderful, Did you see the movie, it was very good. She's an amazing artist.
Posted by: Patricia Beal | January 24, 2011 at 10:32 AM
oh Judy ...this is awesome!! congrats! Such an intense piece~ your work always runs deep xo
Posted by: Bella | January 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Judy, This is so beautiful! Your symbolism and details always amaze me. Congratulations on being published yet AGAIN!! I am so proud of you!
Posted by: Deborah Bohm | January 22, 2011 at 09:00 AM