I went to the LACMA in order to see: In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States. It was one of the most intense experiences that I ever had in a museum.
As soon as I entered the room where The Two Fridas was (this is the largest painting by Frida Kahlo) my heart started beeting very fast, my hands started sweating and I felt a subtle heat coming up to my face. Tears came out of my eyes. For a minute I felt like the whole universe was right there in front of me. It was a magic experience that I will never forget.
The language of art is something amazing. It can talk to you in such deep ways. I am extremely grateful for artists like Frida Kahlo. If you are in Los Angeles CA, I highly recommend that you see this show. You won't regret it.
That is awesome that you got to see it in person! It is SO different seeing it on a screen or a page, versus in person... you get to move and see it from different angles, read the thick paint brushstrokes, get to see the actual hand of the artist. I love Frida Kahlo oh so much.
Posted by: krista | February 08, 2012 at 07:26 AM
I am so glad that you got to see her work up close and in person. The energy that goes into a painting comes off of the canvas and makes the viewing experience so much more emotional. I particularly love this painting. I got to see a lot of Frida's work when it came through Seattle some years ago, and I was forever changed by seeing it.
Posted by: Colleen (bcharmer) | February 08, 2012 at 07:31 AM
Oh, Elsa!! I would have cried a little (or likely, a LOT) too! This is my favorite Frida painting. I bought two prints of her work yesterday to hang in my sewing room so I can see her all the time.
Posted by: Wanett | February 08, 2012 at 08:12 AM
I grew up in Mexico City, and would frequently skip class to go visit this painting at Frida's Casa Azúl. Posters and prints cannot do it justice! Seeing it within the context of her home and studio is a whole other experience altogether.
Posted by: Rebeca R. | February 08, 2012 at 08:35 AM
What a thrill!. Finally See it. And be able to admire it in detail. I understand that. I felt it when I saw Michelangelo's David in Florence.
Posted by: Blueluciole | February 08, 2012 at 12:50 PM
I understand what you felt. I love Frida Kahlo's art a lot too. She and her life well so passioned and intense! All about her, her art, her life itself, the way she loved... her art is a window to her soul. I can tell from her work how clear was she about her feelings, good or bad, balanced or not!
Posted by: Lorena | February 08, 2012 at 12:57 PM
I had a similar reaction when the painting traveled to san francisco museum of modern art it was a whole retrospective of her work!!! Always been a favorite painting of mine but to see it up close was amazing!!! Thank you for reminding me of that day :)
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Posted by: buy essay | February 08, 2012 at 04:31 PM
how amazing that you got to see her work in person!
the introduction to frida, her life and her art is the only thing i took away from my college art class a million moons ago.
lucky you!
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Posted by: free movies | February 09, 2012 at 02:49 AM
How wonderful to have an experience like that, and to be able to get close up to such a painting. That show seems too beautiful to be true... all those artists together in one place! I would love to be able to see that, but even though I can't I am so glad to know it is over there bringing people experiences like the one you describe. The rest of us will have to imagine we are there!
Posted by: jodi | February 09, 2012 at 05:31 AM
wow! que lindo!! :))
Posted by: Irene | February 09, 2012 at 05:18 PM
que envidia. One day I hope to feel that too.
Posted by: Ivonne | February 10, 2012 at 02:02 PM
I love Frida. Might have to get myself to LA.
Posted by: Wendy | February 10, 2012 at 09:14 PM
I love your reaction to her art. I sat so still for so long in front of a Dutch still-life once (at the Smithsonian) that the guards started to hover and glare. I've never forgotten the experience.
Posted by: Josie Ray | February 11, 2012 at 06:13 AM
I'd love to learn more about Frida Kahlo.
I thought I would let you know that an independent british brand called Tatty Devine currently have a range of jewellery featuring her. You'd love it. http://www.tattydevine.com/shop/by-product/collections/spring-summer-2012/frida-brooch.html.
Posted by: Laura_figiel@hotmail.com | February 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I felt this same way when I visited her house in Mexico City in 2002. In the most amazing way it was empowering to me. Just seeing this space she had inhabited. The energy of the place... despite being a tourist attraction. Was just amazing.
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